Arms & Armour of India, Nepal & Sri Lanka
Types, Decoration and Symbolism
Ravinder Reddy
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Description
Arms & Armour of India, Nepal & Sri Lanka is a visually driven and broad-based introduction to the unique world of arms and armour of the Indian region, encompassing India, Pakistan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, areas with strong martial traditions.
This book provides an overview of types of arms and armour, with extensive geographical and historical context, many illustrated maps, their decoration and methods of adornment, as well as the iconographic and religious symbology.
Chapters explore the development of arms and armour across the Indian region, from the rise of steel production and its importance to trade, to the evolution of tribal arms and armour, including within Nepal and Sri Lanka. An illustrated glossary can be found at the end of the book, providing a useful reference for readers wishing to familiarise themselves with the subject.
‘It is wonderful, an instant classic and certainly the most comprehensive and useful single volume on the subject ever written.’ - Donald J. La Rocca, Curator, Arms and Armour, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
‘For those looking for an informed introduction to the topic, this book is a treasure trove.’ - Natasha Bennett, Curator of Oriental Collections, Royal Armouries, Leeds, UK
