They are mostly hunters and foresters and can provide the vital archer support to the local armies in absence of the professional archers. They are equipped with relatively long sturdy spears with metal tips on both ends and have lamellar or scale armour with a reinforced shield for protection.ĭhanurdhara (Indian Levy Longbowmen) Bowmen levied from the local population with some experince with the Indian long and powerful bamboo bow. Suladhara Yodha (Mauryan Armoured Spearmen) These men are part of the maula which are the permanent forces of the Mauryan army and have been trained for years to fight in various conditions. They obtain basic training to march in formation with a four-hasta long spear, made of either bamboo or wood, and a flat long shield. Sakthidhara Sainka (Mauryan Spearmen) Men raised from the local peasants by the regional zamindars to assist the imperial army with soldiers. Their primary weapon is a prasa, a long spear, popular with such tribes. Atavi Prasadharaka (Indian Tribesmen) Warriors recruited from the various jungle tribes living in the wild forests and hills who join the army with their chief with the intent of plunder and loot and thus are unreliable troops.
