Arrows vs. Armour in an Age of Firearms (Mughal Empire Edition)

In this video, we explore the reasons behind the persistence of archery in an age of black powder weapons in the Mughal Empire. To do so, we test original 17th–18th century Mughal Empire arrows against an original late 17th century Mughal Empire plate mail armour. Contents: The Armour: 2:03 The Arrows: 5:38 The Warbow and Archer: 6:38 The Test: 8:01 Results: 12:45 Conclusion: 19:45 Bow used: 100-105lb @28 Ottoman Warbow by Metbows Arrow Shafts: Hood Archery Shops and OkcuBekirStore Amour: Original 17th Century Plate mail (Zirah Baktar) from the Bikaner Armoury Original Coif dated 16 -17th century. (Restored by me) Arrowheads: Original Mughal Empire Arrow heads 17th/18th Century (Restored by me) Contents: The Armour: The Arrows: 5:38 The Warbow and Archer: 6:38 The Test: 8:01 Results: 12:45 Conclusion: 19:45