The Chinar tree, also known as the Oriental Plane, is believed to have been brought to Kashmir from Persia by the Mughals. The tree is native to the region of southeastern Europe and southwestern Asia, and it was introduced to Kashmir during the Mughal era. The Chinar tree is highly valued for its aesthetic beauty and is commonly found in gardens, parks, and along roadsides in Kashmir. It is considered a symbol of the region and holds cultural and historical significance.
The vouge (or voulge, or breaching knife) is a medieval polearm that appeared in Germany and Switzerland at the end of the 13th century. Used by infantry, it is like many polearms derived from an agricultural tool. Description The vouge consists of a wide blade in the shape of a trencher, mounted o
The Mongols-Tatars, as early as the 13th century had conquered Russia and had made most of the tax princes vassals. In 1370, Khan Mamai took over the leadership of the Golden Horde, one of the successor states of Genghis Khans empire. At the same time the various Russian principalities were at wa
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