Camel Cavalry (Noun)
Meaning
A camel cavalry used in the early modern era by Arab, Afghan, Persian, and Indian armies.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The camel cavalry played a pivotal role in the Arab conquests of the 7th century, providing the military mobility and speed needed for their campaigns.
- Afghan warriors employed camel cavalry effectively against British forces during the First Anglo-Afghan War.
- The Persian Empire utilized camel cavalry to control their vast desert territories and protect trade routes from bandits.
- In the 18th century, Indian armies like the Maratha and Sikh empires popularized the use of camel cavalry, giving them an upper hand in battles.
- The durability and endurance of camels made them ideal mounts for long-range desert patrols and reconnaissance missions in the camel cavalry units.