Fall of the Mughal Empire v1.c7.s5.7
Fall of the Mughal Empire v1.c7.s5.7
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v1.c7.s5.7
The defect of the Afghān tribal levies was that they were unable to plan and conduct any long campaign and make the arrangements necessary for it. Away from the stricken field they were no better than brigands. Their failure in diplomacy and constructive statesmanship has always prevented them from confirming and extending the gains of their arms. This political weakness nullified their martial value in the long run. Hence, the Afghāns have always been tough opponents, but never empire-builders.