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History GK · Q5

Maratha Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 5

Q5

Under Shivaji's rule, the head of a unit of 25 in the Cavalry was known as

A.
Jumadar
B.
Havaldar
Answer
C.
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.