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100			_aGautam, Pradeep Kumar. _921972
245			_aHistorcity of the non-expansionist Indian strategic culture
260			_aU.S.I Journal
300			_a150(620), Apr-Jun, 2020: p.199-206
520			_aIn their history, Indians have never undertaken conquest of foreign lands. Even the spread of Hindu kingdoms to Indonesia and Indochina was a consequence of merchant associations spreading influence through trade. The Chola punitive expeditions against Hindu states in South East Asia were more to keep trade routes safe. Why Indian states limited foreign conquests is an important idea to probe today. In contrast, India is the origin of war elephants. It has also contributed to a high-quality literature on statecraft, warcaft and strategy. But the crowning glory is contribution and export of Indian intellectual traditions on scientific and cultural matters. The article deliberates on these enduring values and concepts. - Reproduced
650			_aMilitary readiness _921973
773			_aU.S.I Journal
906			_aINDIA - DEFENCES
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