Maratha Empire Cavalry Structure

Vocabulary flashcards defining key cavalry classifications within historical military systems, particularly the Maratha Empire.

Bargirs

Soldiers in historical military systems, particularly within the Maratha Empire, who did not own their own horses or equipment and were provided with everything needed to serve by the state.

Siledars

Independent cavalrymen who brought their own horses and equipment to the battlefield in exchange for a higher share of the spoils or pay.

State-funded Cavalryman

A soldier whose horse and gear were supplied by the state, making them essentially a state-employed soldier rather than an independent warrior.