India has a long history of military conflicts from "summary" of India's Wars by Arjun Subramaniam
The annals of Indian history are replete with tales of military conflicts that have shaped the destiny of the subcontinent. From ancient battles fought between rival kingdoms to modern wars fought against external aggressors, India's military history is a tapestry woven with threads of courage, sacrifice, and valor. The Mauryan Empire, under the reign of Emperor Ashoka, waged wars of conquest that extended the empire's frontiers to the far reaches of the Indian subcontinent. The Chola dynasty's naval expeditions in the medieval period established their dominance over the waters of the Indian Ocean, while the Mughal Empire's campaigns solidified their control over vast swathes of territory. The arrival of European powers in the 16th century ushered in a new era of military conflicts, as the British East India Company and other colonial forces vied for supremacy in the subcontinent. The Carnatic Wars, the Anglo-Maratha Wars, and the Anglo-Sikh Wars were but a few of the many conflicts that shaped the course of Indian history during...
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