Yodha (Authentic verified) by Shiv Kunal Verma

"Shiv Kunal Verma stands among India?s foremost military historians, and his latest magnum opus, Yodha: Illustrated Military History of India, reaffirms his stature in this domain. The first volume of this meticulously crafted work spans the vast expanse of history?from the legendary battles of antiquity to the pivotal uprising of 1857?bringing to life the martial traditions and strategic conflicts that have shaped the Indian subcontinent.

With an impressive body of work to his name, Verma?s contributions to military historiography remain unparalleled. His acclaimed titles, including The Long Road to Siachen, 1962: The War That Wasn?t, 1965: A Western Sunrise, and the seminal Northeast Trilogy, stand as definitive accounts of India?s military past. His expertise extends beyond the written word, as seen in his extensive documentary filmmaking for the Indian Air Force, Navy, Army, and Assam Rifles, as well as his cinematic portrayals of esteemed institutions such as the National Defence Academy (Standard Bearers) and the Indian Military Academy (Making of a Warrior).

This latest work, Yodha, represents the culmination of Verma?s decades-long engagement with India?s military history, presenting a vivid and authoritative narrative enriched by his unparalleled experience and scholarly insight. A singular achievement, it is destined to be an indispensable resource for scholars, historians, and military enthusiasts alike.

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