Monkey army from "summary" of Ramayan by P. R. Mitchell
In the ancient Indian epic of the Ramayana, the concept of an army of monkeys plays a crucial role in the narrative. These monkeys were not ordinary creatures, but were endowed with extraordinary strength, intelligence, and loyalty. Led by the mighty warrior Hanuman, they played a pivotal role in the battle against the demon king Ravana. The monkey army was instrumental in helping Prince Rama in his quest to rescue his beloved wife Sita, who had been abducted by Ravana. With their help, Rama was able to overcome numerous obstacles and challenges on his journey to Lanka, the kingdom of Ravana. The monkeys used their unique abilities to build a bridge across the sea to reach Lanka, and fought valiantly in the ensuing batt...
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