Zamburek (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 Arab camel cavalry used the zamburek to rain down arrows on enemy formations from high ground.
- In the early modern era, the zamburek was effective in Afghan warfare due to the camel's agility and the archer's range.
- The Persian army made great use of the zamburek as part of their mounted units during their conflicts with Ottoman forces.
- With well-trained camels and agile riders, the zamburek proved nearly unbeatable on the open fields in Indian battles.
- The Indian princes found their own versions of the zamburek to be strong components in their various cavalry divisions.