The Army of the Indian Moghuls: Its Organization and Administration c5.14

Language: English

c5.14

(5, 6) *Azhdaha-paikar*, Dragon-face. — From the time of Sikandar of the Two Horns, the rajahs of Hind had worshipped this emblem in their temples, and when Taimūr made his irruption into India it was presented to him as an offering. It consisted of two pieces, one carried in front and the other behind the emperor.

Previous: c5.13
Next: c5.15
Up: c5