Q. Consider the following statements regarding military skills of Turks and Rajputs:
1.The Rajput forces depended more on war elephants.
2.The Turkish horsemen had greater mobility and were skilled in mounted archery.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The Rajputs had a long tradition of martial spirit, courage and bravery. There was little difference between the weapons used by the Turks and the Rajputs. But in regimental discipline and training the Rajputs were lax.
- In planning their tactics to suit the conditions, the Turks excelled. Moreover, the Turkish cavalry was superior to the Indian cavalry.
- The Rajput forces depended more on war elephants, which were spectacular but slow moving compared to the Turkish cavalry.
- The Turkish horsemen had greater mobility and were skilled in mounted archery. This was a definite military advantage which the Turks used well against their enemies and emerged triumphant in the battles.
Source: NCERT
