Question

Which among the following statements is not correct about the military policy of Shivaji Maharaj?

• A. Soldiers were given jagirs and titles, not salaries.
• B. Salaries of the army was paid in cash.
• C. Valuables collected during campaigns in the enemy territories were to be deposited with the government.
• D. Shivaji Maharaj arranged medical aid for his wounded soldiers.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Soldiers were given jagirs and titles, not salaries.

The soldiers were paid in cash. During those times, soldiers were paid in jagirs or lands. Valuables collected during the campaign were to be deposited with the government. Shivaji Maharaj arranged medical aid for his wounded soldiers.