The Political Institutions and Theories of the Hindus: A Study in Comparative Politics c11.t4.6

c11.t4.6

In the seventh century, probably both in Northern and Southern India, as we understand from Hiuen Thsang's general summary,⁴ the military force was divided into the traditional four arms, viz. infantry, cavalry, chariots and elephants. The elephants were covered with strong armour and their tusks were provided with sharp spurs. The chariots were drawn by four horses abreast. Two attendants drove the chariot according to the command of the leader who sat between. The general issued orders from his chariot and was surrounded by a body of guards who kept close to his chariot wheels.