JOURNAL ARTICLE

Education and Training of Archery in Mughal India.

  • Published In: Journal of Asian & African Studies (Sage Publications, Ltd.), 2025, v. 60, n. 6. P. 3989 1 of 3

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  • Authored By: Ashraf, Syed Shahid 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the significance of archery education and training in Mughal India, highlighting its central role in the military regime from the 15th to the 18th centuries. It details how Mughal emperors, including Babur, Humayun, Akbar, Jahangir, and Aurangzeb, emphasized archery for princes and soldiers alongside formal madarsa education, with specialized manuals guiding rigorous training in bow handling, shooting techniques, mounted archery, and hunting. Despite the introduction of firearms, archery remained vital due to its effectiveness across terrains and on horseback, and training included advanced skills such as aiming by voice in darkness. The study underscores that while religious and secular education under the Mughals is well documented, martial education—particularly archery—has been underexplored and warrants further scholarly attention.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of Asian & African Studies (Sage Publications, Ltd.). 2025/09, Vol. 60, Issue 6, p3989
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Sports and Leisure
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:0021-9096
  • DOI:10.1177/00219096241243065
  • Accession Number:187437967
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