Indian_Painter

Born as a test subject yearning for freedom, he never imagined that a gamble of fate would leave him as a youngest prince of the once-mighty Vijayanagar Empire in the 16th century India. Fueled by his undying thirst for absolute control and endless amusement, he stops at nothing to achieve his desires. Follow along as His actions, driven by a twisted sense of entertainment, plunging the empire into a maelstrom of chaos.


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Empire of India: Rise of the Ruthless Prince

The deathly sound of the artillery echoed in the distance. Asokan watched over the scene with curiosity. The cannons were deadly weapons. Culverins bought by the Prince managed to dent the frontline of the enemy with ease.

The first barrage of shells dented the enemy infantry and sent them into a panic. Asokan commanded his infantry to take advantage of the chaos and chop their numbers down. The imperial faction's army was bigger than theirs.

Men moved swiftly to load another shell for the cannon. They moved quickly from their extensive practice to handle the cannon shell.

Each cannon was handled by small crews of 5 to 10 members. Since they required loading and wadding to ensure the shell is right in place. Then adjusting the trajectory to avoid friendly fire and lastly firing the cannon. To maintain the speed, the crew was large.

Treachery of Mangalore [2]