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War has always been a dirty game. Even at the time of the Mahabharat, rules of war were flaunted; foul means, lies, betrayals and deceptions were used. Subsequent wars fought in India have been no exception. Countless wars have been fought on India’s soil by various powers, making it difficult to choose which wars to include in the book. However, 24 wars have been chosen on the basis of the effect they had on the history of India. These wars marked decisive moments in history as they either signified the establishment and beginning of an empire or sounded the death knell of some empire. Each one of them was a turning point in the history of India, affecting its course. Wars like the Battle of Wandiwash, for example, decided which foreign power was ultimately going to rule India—the French or the British. The Battle of Telicota put an end to the powerful Vijaynagar Empire. The reader will enjoy reading all the chapters as they are very interesting and educative. The First and Second World Wars have been excluded from the book due to the fact that although India fought in them very bravely, and earned numerous decorations and gallantry awards, they were fought under the British and not as an independent nation. The book has been written to present the history of India in an interesting way to the younger generation of today who have mainly lost touch with it. Most of them may not have heard about these wars, except through TV serials, which do not always give a true picture of what happened. The book will set some of the myths at rest and encourage our youngsters to delve deep into the fascinating history of India.