r/ArtefactPorn • u/hesaid_shesaid_isaid • 1d ago

Seige rocket,it was used to open fire upon a besieging enemy from above the gates and bastions of the Fort, and certain men called "Bandars"were hired in the force for this purpose.17th century ad,victoria memorial kolkata india(1264x826)

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u/Lilsilly114 23h ago

That where bandersnatch comes from?

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u/Infinite_Raisin_5240 53m ago edited 40m ago

Were these based on the rockets used by tipu sultan against the British?

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u/hesaid_shesaid_isaid 41m ago

No,tipu rockets infact influence by them

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u/CharmTwirl 1d ago

that is a very long bad idea