Q. Which Maratha Sardar formed the army in a European manner?
✅ Correct Answer: (C)
Mahadji Scindia
Explanation:
Mahadji Scindia was the Maratha leader who reorganized and modernized the Maratha army along European lines, introducing European-style training, discipline, and artillery.
- (A) Malhar Rao Holkar was an earlier Maratha chief but did not reform the army in European style.
- (B) Raghuji Bhonsle was a Maratha ruler but not noted specifically for European-style army reforms.
- (D) Ranoji Scindia was the founder of the Scindia dynasty but the army modernization happened later under Mahadji.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Mahadji Scindia was the Maratha leader who reorganized and modernized the Maratha army along European lines, introducing European-style training, discipline, and artillery.
- (A) Malhar Rao Holkar was an earlier Maratha chief but did not reform the army in European style.
- (B) Raghuji Bhonsle was a Maratha ruler but not noted specifically for European-style army reforms.
- (D) Ranoji Scindia was the founder of the Scindia dynasty but the army modernization happened later under Mahadji.