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Originally Posted by estcrh
This reference says that pistols (tabancha) and carbines appear to have been rarely used by Mughal cavalry, but what about non cavalry Mughal troops and other Indian cultures.
Mughal Warfare: Indian Frontiers and Highroads to Empire 1500–1700, J.J.L. Gommans, Routledge, 2003.
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Estcrh: Thank you for Posting this. First time I've read this. Most interesting.
My investigation of the breech of these barrels seems to confirm the mention here of "large powder chambers".
It's just amazing they continued to use these matchlocks well into the 19th Century. Thanks again.
Rick.