Archaeology and the Mahabharata (Study)

by Gouri Lad | 1978 | 132,756 words

Hinduism Purana India history

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This study examines the Mahabharata from an archaeological perspective. The Maha-Bbharata is an ancient Indian epic written in Sanskrit—it represents a vast literary work with immense cultural and historical significance. This essay aims to use archaeology to verify and contextualize the Mahabharata's material aspects by correlating epic elements w...

Chapter 14 - Weapons

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Part 1 - Bows and Arrows in the Mahabharata

Part 2 - Piercing Weapons in the Mahabharata

Part 3 - Swords and Shields in the Mahabharata

Part 4 - Other Cutting Weapons in the Mahabharata

Part 5 - Crushing Weapons in the Mahabharata

Part 6 - Projectile Weapons in the Mahabharata

Part 7 - Mechanical Devices in the Mahabharata

Part 8 - Minor Weapons in the Mahabharata

Part 9 - Defensive Armour (Kavaca) in the Mahabharata

Part 10 - Astras (missiles) in the Mahabharata

Part 11 - Evolution of ancient Indian Weaponry—Introduction

Part 12 - Weapons during Phase I (Pre-600 B.C.)

Part 13 - Weapons during Phase II (600-200 B.C.)

Part 14 - Weapons during Phase III (200 B.C. 200 A.D.)

Part 15 - Weapons during Phase IV (200-400 A.D.)

Last Updated: 21 January, 2025

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