Question

What were changes introduced by company in the army

Answer 1

Answer:

The following changes occurred in the composition of the Company's army: (i) The Company started recruiting professional soldiers in place of sawars and paidal (foot) soldiers. (ii) The soldiers of the Company were now armed with muskets and matchlocks. (iii) The British began to develop a uniform military culture.

Answer 2

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$\implies$The changes introduced in the composition of the company’s army were:

1. Although out of necessity The English Company had to recruit Indian soldiers in the army but they were never allowed to acquire any higher post. Its officers were exclusively English.

2. The company ‘s soldiers were armed with muskets and matchlocks unlike the Indian soldiers who were given training in archery and the use of sword.

3. Under the English Company the infantry regiments became more important.

4. The soldiers of the company were subjected to European style of training.

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