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Soma Basu presents a thorough examination of the \u003cstrong\u003edefence policies\u003c\/strong\u003e, the construction of \u003cstrong\u003eforts\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003earms\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eammunition\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ecommissariat\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eespionage systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the \u003cstrong\u003erules of aggression and defence\u003c\/strong\u003e. The book is deeply grounded in \u003cstrong\u003eSanskrit and Sanskritic sources\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a rich and nuanced understanding of ancient Indian military strategies and the ethics of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDefence Policies and Fortifications\u003c\/strong\u003e: A detailed analysis of ancient Indian military strategies, the construction of forts, and the role of weapons and tactics in warfare.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarfare Ethics and Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e: Exploration of the ethical considerations and technical aspects of warfare, focusing on the rules of engagement and defence, as well as military innovations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiplomacy and Economics\u003c\/strong\u003e: A discussion on the economic and diplomatic factors that influenced ancient Indian warfare, with a focus on the political history and aggressive designs of early India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVedic Warfare and Deities\u003c\/strong\u003e: Analysis of the warlike traits of Vedic deities, the portrayal of warfare in the \u003cstrong\u003eMahabharata\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSilappadikaram\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eManasollasa\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKural\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other ancient texts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKautilya and Manu's Views\u003c\/strong\u003e: Examination of the military philosophies of \u003cstrong\u003eKautilya\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003eArthasastra\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eManu\u003c\/strong\u003e in the \u003cstrong\u003eManu-Smriti\u003c\/strong\u003e, highlighting their views on war, strategy, and ethics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactors Leading to War\u003c\/strong\u003e: The book delves into the \u003cstrong\u003esurvival\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003edomination\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eeconomic exploitation\u003c\/strong\u003e that often led to warfare in ancient India.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTarget Audience\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eThis book will appeal to \u003cstrong\u003ehistorians\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eresearchers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and enthusiasts of \u003cstrong\u003eancient Indian culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emilitary history\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eVedic studies\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering a detailed view of the military practices and political factors that shaped the warfare of early India. 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