Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthashastra of Kautilya), Vol. I c7.s3.t4.1
Studies in Ancient Hindu Polity (Based on the Arthaśāstra of Kauṭilya), Vol. I c7.s3.t4.1
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c7.s3.t4.1
Horses were employed for the purposes of war or for ordinary purposes, according to their mettle. They were therefore trained not only for ordinary work of the State in times of peace (चौपवाद्यकं), but also for the more difficult movements required in war (वधायम्). The latter movements were of the following kinds:—