Question

The ruler of Shardh is at war with the ruler of Leyir. Both of them have agreed to fight according to the war rules laid down by their forefathers. In such an instance, which of the following scenarios would be accepted by the war rules?

• A. The army general of Shardh, who is riding in a chariot, killing the king of Leyir, who is also riding in a chariot.
• B. The Leyir soldiers attacking the Shardh soldiers while they are resting in the camp.
• C. The king of Shardh who is riding in a chariot, attacking the king of Leyir who is on foot.
• D. The Leyir army general attacking the Shardh army general at high noon.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (D)

The correct options are
A The army general of Shardh, who is riding in a chariot, killing the king of Leyir, who is also riding in a chariot.
D The Leyir army general attacking the Shardh army general at high noon.

The kings established many rules for warfare. These included the following:
1. The war must begin at sunrise and end at sunset.
2. No warrior may kill or injure another from behind.
3. Chariot warriors are not supposed to attack the cavalry or the infantry.
In the above-mentioned examples, the first option would be correct as both the army general and the king are chariot warriors. For the same reason the third option would be false.
Fighting must take place only in the daylight, which is why the fourth option would hold true as well. The second option would be a violation of rules 2 and 3.