[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Polity, law and society](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity) › [War in Ancient India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944) › c8.72 # War in Ancient India c8.72 War in Ancient India c8.72 - **Language:** English ### [c8.72](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944.c8.72) The compiler of the \*Agnipurāṇa\* realised the necessity of a good and well furnished armoury. According to him an empty arsenal is itself an indication of the deficient system of defence, thus implying that for a king to offer a strong front to the enemy a good supply of arms is essential. In conclusion, the arsenal was a department of the State and no individual or firm could manufacture arms. - [Previous: c8.71](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944.c8.71) - [Next: c8.73](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944.c8.73) - [Up: c8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944.c8) ## Linked texts (1) - [Agnipurāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/in.purana.agni) — Vyāsa, Sanskrit --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944.c8.72](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.polity.dikshitar-1944.c8.72) · Pramāṇa