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The Forts and Fortresses of Gwalior and Its Hinteriland

 
B D Mishra (Author)
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This is the first historical work of its kind on "The Forts and Fortresses of Gwalior and its Hinterland". It provides an animated historical account of Gwalior, from ancient times to the advent of Scindias. The study discovers this locale in a novel context of its two central reference points, viz, as a Tirtha (pilgrimage) and a strategic strong point. Aptly linking the main fort of Gwalior with the smaller fortresses in its hinterland, it unfolds an unique tactical concept of 'core and periphery' in the regional power equation. Besides the details of the regal and archaeological splendours, it contains an analytical description of the important battles fought in and around Gwalior. Drawing from original sources and the writings of the contemporary chroniclers and scholars, it incorporates a classic resume of various Rajas and Sultans, ever engaged in balancing their stance to steal a march over the rival monarchs. For the preservation of the fort of Gwalior a brief plan for its restoration and tourist attraction has been included. This book should be of particular interest to historians, enlightened readers, social observers, students of architecture, military history/defence studies, planners and entrepreneurs in the field of tourism and heritage preservation.

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B D Mishra

The author Brigadier (Dr.) B.D. Mishra, a distinguished scholar of History and Military Science, has been on the faculties of the College of Combat, Mhow and the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. An infantry offcer, with vast experience of counter insurgency operations and wars within the country and abroad, he has many acclaimed papers on specialised operations to his credit. Currently in the command and planning chain of an elite commando organisation, he is working on a number of historical/military topics like "Military History of Scindias", "Statecraft in Valmiki" and his wartime and other operational experiences.

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Bibliographic information

Title The Forts and Fortresses of Gwalior and Its Hinteriland
Author B D Mishra
Format Hardcover
Date published: 01.01.1993
Edition 1st ed.
Language: English
isbn 8173040478
length xxiv+181p., Charts; Maps; Plates; Appendices; Biblliography; 25cm.

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