INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is The Bargirs. Bargir was the Royal cavalry of the Maratha army system.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bargir was the Royal cavalry of the Maratha army system. There were two kinds of cavalry, viz. Bargirs and the shiledars. Bargirs were provided horses from the state and thus, the horses were property of the royal household and were looked after by state officers.

Detailed explanation-3: -The highest officer in the cavalry was the Sarnobat. Netoji Palkar, Prataprao Gujar, Hambirrao Mohite were some of the famous Sarnobats of the cavalry.

Detailed explanation-4: -There were two main divisions of the army of Shivaji Maharaj-infantry and cavalry. In infantry there were officers such as Havaldar and Jumledar. In cavalry there were Shiledars and Bargirs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Shivaji organised a disciplined and efficient army. The ordinary soldiers were paid in cash, but big chief and military commander were paid through jagir grants (Saranjam or Mokasa). The army consists of Infantry i.e. Mavali foot soldiers; Cavalry i.e. Horse riders and equipment holders; Navy.