The horse is a common sight in Indian culture and serves as a link between history, mythology, art, literature, folklore, and common belief. We find ourselves on an exciting journey as we follow its trail into and across India, covering caravan-trade routes through Central Asia, Afghanistan, and Tibet, sea routes from the Middle East, the domains of various south Indian kings and Mughal emperors, as well as the Maratha and Rajput horse-warrior states, as well as the Maratha and Rajput states. Along the journey, we discover the political symbolism of the horse, its essential role in social life, religion, sport, and war, and its contribution to the formation of economies, identities, and critical human ties. We meet amazing horsewomen and get to know the local horse breeds. We encounter traders, breeders, bandits, farriers, grooms, and farriers in addition to great specimens of the horse itself ? from Rana Pratap?s legendary Chetak to Ranjit Singh?s much-contested Laili and Pabuji?s cherished black mare. Our journey comes to an end with the onset of colonial rule and mechanization, which would bring about the agonized decline of this glorious age of the horse.