MishFTW Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Google books has neat stuff on some architecture and cities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythos_Ruler Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Google books has neat stuff on some architecture and cities.Nice find. I just wish we could get some reconstruction artwork. It's difficult to visualize a lot of this stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sonarpulse Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 This makes alot of sense considering Maurya India had one of the largest armies in the world and the second largest city next to Beijing in Han China.Beijing did not exist on until 2nd millennium AD. Capital of China most the time before is Chang'an.I don't think a hero would have to be violence-oriented. Heros come in many forms. I think the Celts have a hero who just increases their production rate or something.Anyways, I came across this really cool video about elephants.Well, Ashoka only became a pacifist because of remorse over his bloody campaign in southern India, so he could still serve as a traditional military hero, though he is most famous for his pacifist+Buddhist stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shield Bearer Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Nice find. I just wish we could get some reconstruction artwork. It's difficult to visualize a lot of this stuff.I'm sorry I'm taking so long, I found a couple of pictures in our library. The thing is I lost my membership card so I have to make a new one so I can borrow the book :/ I'll be going to make it in a coupla days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantumstate Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I have access to a large library, I don't really know how to search for suitable books though. There is a search tool at http://search.lib.cam.ac.uk// and I can try and get material from anything you find on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pureon Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I have access to a large library, I don't really know how to search for suitable books though. There is a search tool at http://search.lib.cam.ac.uk// and I can try and get material from anything you find on there.I've had a quick look through using the search tool and I couldn't find anything very useful (a few books describe the Mauryans but lack visuals). I've been to a number of the larger bookshops here in London and haven't found anything useful either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quantumstate Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Having a quick search gave this http://search.lib.cam.ac.uk/?itemid=|otherdb|194274 which looks like it might be helpful, it has 120 pages of plates. I don't know how easy it would be to get access to it though since the library admits "Readers on application by letter or telephone", or if they would let me take pictures of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythos_Ruler Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Perhaps we can contact the Europa Barbarorum 2 guys and see if they'd want to help in any fashion, if only for references. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pureon Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Perhaps we can contact the Europa Barbarorum 2 guys and see if they'd want to help in any fashion, if only for references.Not a bad idea, we should do that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daudbinbutrus Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 It seems like it can be hard to get loads of good information (it exists, but you really have to know how to search it and educational sites/libraries are the best bet).I know that we have people in the forums from all over the world. Do we have people from India (or the areas of the Mauryan empire since it appears to be a little more extensive than moder India)? I wonder if they would have good access to pictures and books and if we could send them messages to solicit for help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shield Bearer Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 It seems like it can be hard to get loads of good information (it exists, but you really have to know how to search it and educational sites/libraries are the best bet).I know that we have people in the forums from all over the world. Do we have people from India (or the areas of the Mauryan empire since it appears to be a little more extensive than moder India)? I wonder if they would have good access to pictures and books and if we could send them messages to solicit for help.Nice to meet you, mate Not from the Mauryan areas though but i have found an interesting book and will make it available in a few days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enrique Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Sirkap virtual reconstruction site (not very detailed, but useful)http://virtualsirkap.com/An artist's reconstruction of the gateway and drain at Harappa (before 0AD timeframe, but it's a reference):http://www.sewerhistory.org/images/w/wam/har_wam02.jpgSome units refs:http://razonyfuerza.mforos.com/549916/10652540-guerreros-antiguos-cap-17-guerreros-de-la-india/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daudbinbutrus Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Nice to meet you, mate Not from the Mauryan areas though but i have found an interesting book and will make it available in a few days Nice to meet you too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crooked Philosopher Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Perhaps we could open a special topic that gives every forum user some knowledge about Mauryan India like Mythos Ruler open a new topic about arms and armor terminology. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crooked Philosopher Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 I have found some shield pattern dating as early as Alexander India campaign: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majapahit Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 (edited) There's a forum discusses about Army of Mauryahttp://archive.world...post229411.htmlandhttp://www.twcenter.net/forums/showthread.php?t=49911More details for the clubs as weapon Edited May 27, 2012 by majapahit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 (edited) video links for army and europa babarorum videos for unitshttp://www.youtube.c...re=results_main Edited May 27, 2012 by Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potter Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 (edited) buildings videos Edited May 27, 2012 by Potter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sighvatr Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Were the Mauryan archers anything in common with how strategists used English Longbowmen? During some period of time, the English took pride in their longbowmen, and an example of their efficiency would be the Battle of Agincourt. If War Elephants and chariots weren't enough for India, I bet those archers could duke some serious damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crooked Philosopher Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 (edited) I have found something interesting when i read Kautilya Arthashastra: Book XI, "The Conduct of Corporations" Chapter I, Causes of Dissension: And Secret Punishment, first paragraph it is favorable to enlist the help from these corporations while second paragraph where it mentioned the corporation of warriors (Kshatthriyasreni) which consists of people of Kambhojas, Surashtra or Sourashtra and other ethnics from other regions of India which suggested Mauryan Empire employed these mercenaries as regulars soldiers. Historically, Kambhojas are a branch of Indo Iranian people and their superior horsemanship have made them among the trusted corporation warriors (Kshatthriyasreni) in Mauryan Empire. Several Hindu Epic from Vedic, Ramayana, Mahabharata and other sources suggested their existence earlier than Mauryan period. To view the history of Kambhojas, please visit: http://www.kambojsoc...entKambojas.aspFor more Mauryan India information, Please visit: http://www.sdstate.e.../Docs/index.cfm Edited May 27, 2012 by The Crooked Philosopher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pureon Posted May 27, 2012 Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 For more Mauryan India information, Please visit: http://www.sdstate.e.../Docs/index.cfmMegasthenes: Indika again confirming some Indian houses were made of wood and mud while special buildings also used brick.Shield Bearer any joy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adi12 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Maybe we could have Elephant Stables as one of the special buildings since the Maurya were known for their elephants.Like this one, although this one was built a thousand years later.Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Hampi-Elephant-Stables.jpg 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pureon Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Maybe we could have Elephant Stables as one of the special buildings since the Maurya were known for their elephants.I would be very surprised if we didn't include Elephant Stables.Caves cut around the time of the Maurya have similar arched entrance doors, so our Mauryan buildings could do too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atenmeses52 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 We could just make the regular stables building be the elephant stables building and have it train both elephant cavalry and regular cavalry.Also, maybe we could include some kind of a Vedic (early Hindu) altar as a unique building. Here are some photos:http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/91/Yajna1.jpghttp://brahmag.com/images/altar2.jpghttp://www.lakeisleretreats.com/images/Altar_Stephen.jpgSome of those images are later altars, but they just give you a sense of the structure of the building... maybe it could be about the size of the Iberian "revered monument." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MishFTW Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 I like the idea of an altar. Just one question, when does work begin? I might like to try out something with Blender but it wouldn't be too great (haven't touched it since late 2010). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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