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Q. In context of military administration of Marathas, "Bargis and Silahdars" represents whom?
Answer: Cavalrymen
Notes: In context of military administration of Marathas, the cavalry was divided into Bargis and Silahdars. Bargis (troops) equipped and maintained by the state. On the other hand, Silahdars had to brought their own horses and equipments and took a stipulated amount from the state for meeting the expenses of services in the field.

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