Multiple choice

Ahadis were those troopers who

  1. offered their services singly
  2. did not attach themselves to any chief
  3. had the emperor as their immediate colonel
  4. attached themselves to Mirzas

  1. 1, 3 and 4

  2. 1, 2 and 3

  3. 2 and 3

  4. 1 and 4
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ahadis were the gentlemen troopers who were recruited individually and were under the command of a separate mansabdar or officer, and had a diwan and a bakshi of their own. They were considered very efficient and loyal troops and were paid high salaries.

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