Chandra yashaswini (12 Ergebnisse)

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Hardcover. Zustand: New. The horse is etched on the Indian landscape, and to view the subcontinent s past through the prism of the horse is to be swept up in its power and grace. Horses are a thread that connects Indian history, mythology, art, literature, folklore and popular belief. In this inspired and singularly erudite debut, Yashaswini Chandra takes us on the trail of the horse into and within India. What follows is a surprising and exhilarating journey, covering caravan-trade routes originating in Central Asia and Tibet, sea routes from the Middle East, and the dominions of different sultans and Mughal emperors, the south Indian kingdoms as well as the Rajput horse-warrior states. She outlines the political symbolism of the horse, its vital function in social life, religion, sport and war, its role in shaping economies and forging crucial human bonds. We learn of the emergence of local breeds such as the Kathiawari and the Marwari, the Zanskari and the Manipuri. We encounter fabulous horsewomen too, Chand Bibi, Maratha princesses and women polo players among them. We meet grooms, farriers, breeders, traders and bandits. The highlight of course are the magnificent examples of the horse itself Rana Pratap s legendary Chetak, Ranjit Singh s much-contested Laili, Pabuji s cherished black mare and those horses captured in paintings and equestrian portraits. This glorious age of the horse would meet its agonized decline with the onset of colonial rule and mechanization. In the end, what is most remarkable is that the history of the horse in India, mirroring that of its human inhabitants, is a tale of migration and permanent intermingling. The horse is thus an exceptional and fitting vantage from which to appreciate the history of the land, influenced as it was by this most instrumental of animals.…

Soft cover. Zustand: New. Shortlisted for the AutHer Award Best Debut Longlisted for the Karwaan Book Prize 'A remarkable tour de force' Richard M. Eaton 'With this debut, Yashaswini Chandra gallops straight into the premier division of Indian historians' William Dalrymple 'Highly original . combining flawless scholarship with the author's intimate knowledge of horses' Partha Mitter Omnipresent on the Indian landscape, the horse is a thread that connects history, mythology, art, literature, folklore and popular belief. As we follow its trail into and across India, we find ourselves on an exhilarating journey covering caravan-trade routes through Central Asia, Afghanistan and Tibet, sea routes from the Middle East, the dominions of different south Indian kings and Mughal emperors as well as the Maratha and Rajput horse-warrior states. Along the way, we learn of the horse's political symbolism, its vital function in social life, religion, sport and war, its role in shaping economies, identities and forging crucial human bonds. We grow familiar with local horse breeds and encounter fabulous horsewomen. We meet grooms, farriers, breeders, traders and bandits, besides finding magnificent examples of the horse itself from Rana Pratap's legendary Chetak to Ranjit Singh's much-contested Laili and Pabuji's cherished black mare. Our journey comes to an end with the onset of colonial rule and mechanization, which would bring about the agonized decline of this glorious age of the horse. Instrumental in shaping the subcontinent's history, the horse presents us with a timeless tale of migration and permanent intermingling, not unlike that of its human counterparts. It is thus a uniquely fitting vantage from which to appreciate the extraordinary history of this land. …

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Hardcover. Zustand: As New. Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. The presidents horsemen/T.S. Mundi. 2. In the service of the Governor-general/Rana T.S. Chhina. 3. In the service of the president/Rana T.S. Chhina. 4. All the President's men/Rana T.S. Chhina. 5. All the President's Horses/Yashaswini Chandra. 6. Afterword/Anil Khosla. Appendices. Bibliography. Index. For Centuries, the head of the state, who was usually a monarch, was protected by a specially chosen band of warriors renowned for their skill at arms and prowess in battle. These chosen few in time came to be known as the guards of the bodyguards and were the elite of the armies from amongst which they were selected. They protected the person of the monarch and members of the royal family, both in times of war and peace. It is on the basis of their special relationship with the monarch that they were also known as household troops and as such occupied pride of place in the order of march at the head of the army along with the sovereign. In India, the President's Bodyguard (PBG) performs the duties of the household cavalry of the Indian head of the state. Based within the precincts of the President's Estate in the heart of New Delhi, it is not merely a ceremonial unit. Its personnel, required to be at least six feet in height, are professional soldiers, who combine cavalry tradition and ceremonial elan with their duties as trained paratroopers and members of the Indian Armoured Corps. Apart from its connection with the head of the state, the PBG is also the oldest regiment in the Indian Army with a lineage dating back to 1773. As such it is the most senior unit of the Indian Army and occupies pride of place in the regimental order of precedence to stand at the right of the line on any ceremonial parade or order of March. This book traces the history and ethos of this remarkable regiment. It is part of a series of volumes documenting different aspects of the rich cultural, social and historical legacy of the Rashtrapati Bhavan as a national institution. (jacket).…

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The Tale of the Horse | A History of India on Horseback | Yashaswini Chandra | Taschenbuch | Kartoniert / Broschiert | Englisch | 2022 | Holland House Books | EAN 9781739104702 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, 36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr[at]libri[dot]de | Anbieter: preigu. …