With reference to Shivaji’s military organization, consider the following statements: 1. Shivaji’s cavalry included bargirs, who were mercenaries required to provide their own horses. 2. Shivaji discouraged hereditary appointments and provided regular salaries and quarters to his soldiers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Bargirs were state-supplied cavalry soldiers, meaning the horses were provided by the state. It was the shiledars who were mercenary horsemen required to provide their own horses.
Shivaji discouraged jagirs and hereditary posts, and instead provided his soldiers with regular salaries and quarters, ensuring a professional standing army.

Source: NCERT and History Of Medieval India – NCERT (Satish Chandra)

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