Supreme commander of Shivaji ARMY cavalry?

Who was the supreme commander of Shivaji’s cavalry?

A) Naik
B) Jamaladar
C) Hazari
D) Sari Naubat

EXPLANATION

Explanation:

In Shivaji Maharaj’s military administration, the cavalry (horse-mounted troops) was a crucial part of the army.
The Sari Naubat was the supreme commander of the cavalry.
He was responsible for:
- Commanding the entire cavalry forces
- Maintaining discipline
- Organizing formations and tactics during battles

Meaning of Other Options:

A) Naik – A lower-ranking officer or commander of a small unit or group of soldiers.
B) Jamaladar – Typically a rank in Mughal or later armies (like in British times), not specific to Shivaji’s system.
C) Hazari – Officer commanding 1000 soldiers (from hazar = thousand); important, but not the topmost cavalry commander.
D) Sari Naubat – ✅ Top commander of cavalry under Shivaji.

✅ So, the correct and most appropriate answer is: