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The practice of ‘Yak Aspa’ (one-horse soldier) and ‘Do Aspa’ (two-horse soldier) was introduced by— (A) Jahangir (B) Alauddin Khalji (C) Shah Jahan (D) None of these

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The classifications Yak Aspa and Do Aspa, indicating cavalrymen provided one or two horses respectively, are associated with Alauddin Khalji’s reorganisation of the cavalry, which sought to standardise obligations, horse-provisions and pay scales, enabling better military logistics and control. ANSWER: (B) Alauddin Khalji

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  1. During Alauddin Khalji’s military reforms, cavalry obligations were formalised: soldiers were classified as Yak Aspa (one-horse) or Do Aspa (two-horse) depending on how many mounts they provided and their specific duties. This system allowed the state to organise cavalry strength precisely, determine required remount provisions and allocate pay and rations accordingly. The classification helped in recruitment standards, logistical planning and tactical deployment, contributing to the increased efficiency and reliability of Alauddin’s cavalry forces.

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