The Tale of the Horse

Horses are ever present in Indian history, mythology, art, literature, folklore and popular belief. Yashaswini Chandra takes us on the trail of the horse along caravan-trade routes from Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Tibet, to sea routes from the Middle East, and into the lands of sultans and emperors, and the Rajput horse-warrior states. The book explores the political symbolism of the horse, its vital functions in social life, religion, sport and war, and its role in shaping economies and identities.