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Module - I Concept and Evolution of Military Studies

Military Studies
Apart from these centres, a number of schools were also set up. These were:-
• Rashtriya Indian Military College, Dehradun was founded in March 1922. This

college provided basic school education and physical training for those who
wanted to become officers in the Indian Armed forces.
• Chail Military School (oldest military school) was established in February 1922.
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Note Ajmer Military School
• Belgaum Military School
• Dholpur Military School

• Sainik Schools were opened in each state as feeder institution for National
Defence Academy, Pune after 1962 war.

ACTIVITY 2.2

Use the internet and see the link given to understand the history of sports.
https://www.theatlantic.com/video/index/552878/history-of-sports/
Make a brief report of about one page.

Intext Questions 2.3

1. In the Islamic system of education the schools were called _________ and
____________.

2. What were the subjects taught in Military studies to the soldiers in Medieval
India?
3. Describe the three-tier training for armies in Medieval India.

What You Have Learnt

• Concept of learning Military Studies in Ancient India was through the system of

Ashrams and Gurukul.
• There were specialised schools for combat training.

• Games were considered important part of a soldier's life. It helped in physical
fitness and in increasing battle skills.
• Soldiers were trained in individual skills as well as collectively as a unit. Battle

drills and manoeuvre were taught and practiced everyday.
• The training of soldiers for war changed with time and with invention of new

weapons and ammunition.
• In the medieval period, Muslim system of education was followed. However,
army training was done as a three-tier system.

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