India locks and fortresses

The disk is devoted to the development of Indian fortification since the origin of the ancient civilization in the Indus Valley until the 19th century. This is the first study of this issue in Russian literature. In addition to the history and design of fortifications, it also considers the development of siege art in India. In many chapters, ancient and medieval fortresses are considered separately. The publication is equipped with an extensive guide for more than 120 castles and fortresses of India, richly illustrated with photographs, maps, plans and reconstructions. The disk is of interest to lovers of military history and architecture, as well as a wide range of readers interested in India