Indian Streams Research Journal

Volume : IV, Issue : II, March - 2014

MILITARY ADMINISTRATION UNDER VIJAYANAGAR EMPIRE

Sanjeevkumar T. Tandle, -

By : Laxmi Book Publication

Abstract :

Military was considered as the bedrock of empires and big kingdoms, and no empire could extend itself or sustain its stability and boundaries without the proportionate progress of the armed forces. Whereas the emperors and monarchs have their due share in the pages of history, the commandants, the generals and supporting vast stretch of military occupy the backbench in the historical narration. The status, strength and composition of military varied from kingdom to kingdom and empire to empire. The military of the time of Ashoka, though sufficiently strong was inactive, whereas during the Vijayanagara was very active and alert. Similarly, the composition and conditions, its equipments and training varied from empire to empire depending upon the ambition, the enemy's strength, climate and geographical situations etc. The challenges which were confronting the Vijayanagara the political scenario of the tme, the extent of the empire had created a unique situation necessitating the vast and powerful army and the military system for the sustenance of its stability and for the maintenance of its boundaries. The study of the military system and administration of the Vijayanagara therefore, is as important as the study of its art and literature, its religion and society, its glory and grandeur. It is in this background that the present paper seeks to portray the military administration under the Vijayanagara. In this Article an attempt has been made to probe the organization, maintenance, divisions, set up and military administration of the Vijayanagara.

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• Military Administration
• Salary and Budget
• Fiefs and Reforms
• Military Administration
• Salary and Budget
• Fiefs and Reforms
• Military Administration
• Salary and Budget
• Fiefs and Reforms
• Military Administration
• Salary and Budget
• Fiefs and Reforms
• Military Administration
• Salary and Budget
• Fiefs and Reforms

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