Question

    During Emperor Akbar's reign, what were the elephants

    ridden by the emperor called?
    A Mir Tuzak Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Zarb-zan Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Khasah Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Halqah Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    During Akbar's reign, elephants ridden by the emperor were called "Khasah" (meaning special). Other elephants were arranged in groups of ten, twenty, or thirty, called "Halqah." For context, "Zarb-zan" referred to lighter cannons that were mobile and could fire 3-4 pound projectiles. "Mir Tuzak" was an official responsible for planning routes, selecting encampment places, and organizing camp layouts.

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