Q. Lord Hastings faced the Pindaris in the year 1817-18. The Pindaris were associated with which of the following professions during the time of Bajirao I?
Answer: Horsemen
Notes: The Pindaris (Also known as Scavengers of the Maratha) were the irregular horsemen during the time of Bajirao I. They settled in Malwa after the third battle of Panipat (1761).

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