Contents

pp v-vi

Foreword

pp vii-viii

Preface

pp ix-x

Acknowledgements

pp xi-xix

Guide to Refer to Ancient Literature and Notations in the Text

pp xx-xx

Section I - Growth of Communities and Knowledge, Armies and Wars in the Ancient Period

pp 1-2

1 - In the Beginning

pp 3-12

2 - The Knowledge Literature in Sanskrit

pp 13-27

3 - Ancient Arts of War

pp 28-53

4 - Vedic and Epic Wars

pp 54-67

5 - Rise of Armies in Ancient Times

pp 68-90

6 - Wars from the Purānās to Panipat and Plassey

pp 91-117

7 - Modern Armed Forces of India

pp 118-144

Section II - Food

pp 145-146

8 - Origin of Food Habits, Diets and Beliefs

pp 147-173

9 - Modern Food and Nutrition

pp 174-205

10 - Evolution of Military Rations with Special Reference to India

pp 206-253

11 - Operational Rations and Combat Foods

pp 254-298

Section III - The Food Supply Chain

pp 299-300

12 - The Indian Military Food Supply Chain System

pp 301-370

Section IV - Science and Technology Component

pp 371-372

13 - Indian Food Industry and Food Science and Technology Inputs for the Defence Forces

pp 373-420

Section V - Wars and Food Supply Logistics

pp 421-422

14 - Logistics and Food Supplies in Wars – Past and Present

pp 423-491

In the End

pp 492-493

Annexures

pp 494-514

Index

pp 515-534