War in Ancient India c15.13

c15.13

There were besides, the blowing of horn (goviṣāṇika), goṇuka and turya which may represent the trumpets of war. In Bk. IV, ch. 4 of the Arthaśāstra, Kauṭalya’s reference to turya or trumpets along with flags has been already pointed out. Drums and trumpets largely figure as we go on in the march of history. The use of conch-shells becomes rarer until its use was once for all restricted to temple services and other rites and ceremonies.