UPSC History The Mughal Empire Question Bank Mughal Period / Sur Dynasty

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    Which of the following did not constitute part of the army reforms of Sher Shah?           [NDA 2013-II]

    A)  Keeping a large army at the centre

    B)  Introduction of a swiftly moving artillery

    C)  Cash payment to soldiers

    D)  Introduction of the practice of branding horses

    Correct Answer: B

    Solution :

     Sher Shah did not introduce swiftly moving artillery. Sher Shah effected many military reforms in order to save the country from foreign invasions and internal revolt. With the object of organising the Army, Sher Shall began to pay the soldiers their salary in cash; maintained their respective roles: brandished the horses etc.


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