Assertion (A): During the time of Akbar, for every ten cavalrymen, the mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses.
Reason (R): Horses had to be rested while on march and replacements were necessary in times of war.
A
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
B
Both A and R are true, but R is not a correct explanation of A
C
A is true, but R is false
D
A is false, but R is true
Correct Answer: Option A
Explanation
1. Assertion (A): States that during Akbar's time, mansabdars had to maintain twenty horses for every ten cavalrymen. This refers to the 'du-aspah sih-aspah' system, but it was introduced later by Jahangir, not Akbar. Under Akbar, the system required maintaining a certain number of horses based on the mansabdar's rank, but the 2:1 or higher ratio characteristic of 'du-aspah sih-aspah' was not the standard rule for all during his entire reign. Therefore, Assertion (A) is likely false or at least an overgeneralization not universally true for Akbar's entire period.
2. Reason (R): States that horses needed rest during marches and replacements were necessary during war. This is a valid military and logistical reason for maintaining spare horses in any cavalry system. Therefore, Reason (R) is true.
3. Conclusion: Since Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true, the correct option is (D).