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The Indian horses bred to fight elephants | CNNGo.com. Princess Trails guide, Amar Singh, and Marwari horse, Ponam, in traditional dress. With their cutely curved ears they may appear purely decorative, but the Marwari warhorses were instrumental in shaping Indian history. Trained to fight enemies on sword-wielding elephants and bred to withstand the crippling desert heat, their efforts on the battlefield were inextricably linked to the rise and fall of their royal Rajput masters. Just as India's "Sons of Kings" in what is now Rajasthan were renowned for their bravery, loyalty and pride, so too were their beloved horses. Opinions differ over the origin of the Marwari with some claiming that it is an ancient breed.

Others believe that the Rajput clans began breeding what would become known as the Marwari in the 12th century after being driven into the more desolate areas of Rajasthan by superior Afghan invaders conquering Northern India. Model at Udaipur's City Palace showing a Rajput and his Marwari horse in false elephant trunk. getting there.

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