Polo in India

Polo in India by Captain G. J. Younghusband explores the origins and development of polo in India, highlighting the role of British army officers in popularizing the sport during the 19th century. It traces polo’s roots to Manipur, where it was traditionally played, and describes how it spread to other parts of India through the British Raj. The book also delves into the cultural exchange between India and Britain, focusing on polo’s evolution into a modern sport with codified rules.