Q5
Under Shivaji's rule, the head of a unit of 25 in the Cavalry was known as
A.
Jumadar
B.
Havaldar
AnswerC.
Faujdar
D.
Hazari
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
One unit in the cavalry was formed of 25 troopers; over them was placed a havaldar, and five havaldars formed one jumla under a jumladar. Ten jumladars made a hazari charge, and five hazaris were placed under a panjhazari, who was given a salary of 2000 huns.