Question

Write about the cavalry of shivaji maharaj .....​

Answer 1

Answer:

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, the founder of Maratha empire, raised a small yet effective land army. ... Shivaji gave more emphasis to infantry as against cavalry, considering the rugged mountainous terrain he operated in. Further, Shivaji did not have access to the North Indian Mughal dominated horse markets.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Structure and Rank

Below was the structure and ranks of armies of the great Maratha at a high level during the reign of Chhatrapati Shivaji: Cavalry was divided into two at a high level: Shiledar: A shiledar brought his own horse and equipment.

Allegiance: Maratha Empire

Country: India