Question

Why were the Marathas hired by the Sultans of Ahmednagar and Bijapur to work in the cavalry?

• A. Marathas did not have any political ambitions.
• B. Marathas owed their allegiance to the Mughals.
• C. Marathas balanced the political ambitions of Muslim soldiers.
• D. Marathas were the slaves of Sultans.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Marathas balanced the political ambitions of Muslim soldiers.

Marathas were hired by the Sultans of Ahmednagar and Bijapur to work in the cavalry. This was primarily because they had special physical features. They balanced the political ambitions of Muslim soldiers in the cavalry.