Question

Which of the following statements are true about Shivaji Maharaj's military policy and his behaviour towards his soldiers?

• A. Shivaji Maharaj made sure that all the soldiers were well fed and got their salaries on time.
• B. If any valuable goods were acquired by the soldiers of his during campaigns in other kingdoms, they to be deposited in the respective department of the Maratha Kingdom.
• C. After every battle, the Maratha soldiers were honored and rewarded for their bravery in the campaign.
• D. Shivaji Maharaj paid his soldiers by allocating them jagirs of the land that was conquered by them.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (C)

The correct options are
A

Shivaji Maharaj made sure that all the soldiers were well fed and got their salaries on time.

B If any valuable goods were acquired by the soldiers of his during campaigns in other kingdoms, they to be deposited in the respective department of the Maratha Kingdom.
C After every battle, the Maratha soldiers were honored and rewarded for their bravery in the campaign.

There were some striking features of Shivaji Maharaj's military policy. Shivaji Maharaj made sure that all the soldiers were well fed and got their salaries on time. If any valuable goods were acquired by the soldiers of his during campaigns in other kingdoms, they to be deposited in the respective department of the Maratha Kingdom. After every battle, the Maratha soldiers were honored and rewarded for their bravery in the campaign. Moreover, Maharaj ensured that the maintenance of the families of dead or wounded soldiers were looked after.