alleryHow did Alauddin stop horses being shown twice at army reviews?
ABy numbering riders
BBy branding horses
CBy painting horses
DBy using spies
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. By branding horses
1. Reviews checked horses and arms of soldiers.
2. To stop a horse being presented twice or swapped, Alauddin branded the horses.
3. Numbering riders or spies would not mark the animals.
_Source: Wikipedia, Alauddin Khalji, Military reforms_
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