3. Cavalry in the Revedic Age, 
By Surznpra Nata Mazumpar, Sastri, M.A, 
In his History of the Sanskrit Literature Prof. Macdonell 
writes that though the horse was yoked in chariots ‘ he was not 
yet (i.e. in the Rgvedic age) used for riding’ (p. 150), and that 
“cavalry was nowhere mentioned and probably came into use at 
a considerably later period ’ (p. 165). 
hough this statement seems to be supported by the facts 
that in the hymn (Rgveda VI. 75) in praise of the implements 
of war horses are described as “ yoked to the chariots ’’ and 
SY aaa: weat aaa’ yet aes yaa hgea: | 
ws. Vii, 168, 3, 
May I approach your shelter and protection as a hero on 
winged horses his army ? 
a a: etaaqu zane waaty erghr: | aaa firchaar | 
2 R.V. VIII, 6, 7. 
O Asvins, speedily come to our prayer on swift flying horses. 
a: warfaedar TAS atsteaa TAT AWaTA | 
qUATAaRaA | 
R.V. VIII, 40, 2. 
Once may he come unto us on his steed. Come unto us to win 
us strength and to complete the sacrifice; may all the others 
die away. 
at watiaga ae werfe: aH aAataT | 
cfr: ata fr atagtg: atau erate wayne: | 
R.V. VII, 46, 26. 
