India United (almost….) (1691-2)
India United (almost….) (1691-2)
The French had responded to the advances of the great powers of Western Europe - Scotland, Burgundy and Castille - by seeking to assault them directly. She had failed.
To the East, a different stratagem paid higher dividends. The steady advance of Austria, Poland, Lithuania and Bohemia across the Russian steppe continued. In May 1691 Poland secured two further territories from Kazan, while Lithuanian armies pushed on – and would soon be rewarded.
The Summer and Autumn of 1691 saw Scottish forces again eliminate the fighting strength of England, Vijayanagar and the Mughal Empire. Spring 1692 saw garrison after garrison fall. By early May England was desperate to surrender. Scotland, after capturing Lancashire and Gloucestershire, had reduced England’s presence in her homeland to little more than her capital city. Rich territories in North and South America were also gained.
Two weeks later, seeing further resistance was futile, the Mughal Empire and Vijayanagar also surrendered to Scottish might. Four new Indian territories were added to the Scottish crown. She was on track to become the largest power on the subcontinent.
Flushed with success, King James ordered a review of Scottish military, economic and scientific progress - and the challenges ahead…..
India United (almost….) (1691-2)
The French had responded to the advances of the great powers of Western Europe - Scotland, Burgundy and Castille - by seeking to assault them directly. She had failed.
To the East, a different stratagem paid higher dividends. The steady advance of Austria, Poland, Lithuania and Bohemia across the Russian steppe continued. In May 1691 Poland secured two further territories from Kazan, while Lithuanian armies pushed on – and would soon be rewarded.
The Summer and Autumn of 1691 saw Scottish forces again eliminate the fighting strength of England, Vijayanagar and the Mughal Empire. Spring 1692 saw garrison after garrison fall. By early May England was desperate to surrender. Scotland, after capturing Lancashire and Gloucestershire, had reduced England’s presence in her homeland to little more than her capital city. Rich territories in North and South America were also gained.
Two weeks later, seeing further resistance was futile, the Mughal Empire and Vijayanagar also surrendered to Scottish might. Four new Indian territories were added to the Scottish crown. She was on track to become the largest power on the subcontinent.
Flushed with success, King James ordered a review of Scottish military, economic and scientific progress - and the challenges ahead…..
must make faster progress....
