Question

Explain Shivaji Maharaj’s policy regarding the army.

Answer 1

Instructions:
Detail the following points:

• Military policies adopted in the army of Shivaji.
• Special rewards and recognitions for soldiers in Shivaji Maharaj's army.

Solution:
The main features of Shivaji Maharaj’s policy regarding the army can be listed as follow:

• There was strict discipline in the army and the soldiers were paid salaries regularly.
• The soldiers were paid cash and not jagirs.
• There was a strict order to the army that the valuables collected from the enemy territories were to be deposited with the government.
• Soldiers were honoured for their bravery and maintenance was provided for the families of soldiers who died in battles.
• Maharaj took care of the wounded soldiers and treated well the enemy soldiers who had surrendered or been captured during the wars.