UPSC History The Rise of Maratha Question Bank Maratha Kingdom

  • question_answer
    What was Bargir in Maratha army?

    A)  Infantry                       

    B)  Front liner

    C)  Cavalry                       

    D)  Water carrier

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

     Bargir was the Royal cavalry of the Maratha army system. There were two kinds of cavalry, viz. Bargirs and the Shiledars. Bargirs were provided horses from the state and thus, the horses were property of the royal household and were looked after by state officers. Shiledars used to keep their own horses.


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