{"id":86570,"date":"2025-06-01T03:51:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T03:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=86570"},"modified":"2025-06-01T03:51:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T03:51:21","slug":"who-among-the-following-were-famous-for-their-metal-casting-skills-and","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/who-among-the-following-were-famous-for-their-metal-casting-skills-and\/","title":{"rendered":"Who among the following were famous for their metal-casting skills and"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Who among the following were famous for their metal-casting skills and used to cast excellent matchlocks during the medieval period ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Marathas&#8221; option2=&#8221;Rajputs&#8221; option3=&#8221;Ahoms&#8221; option4=&#8221;Gonds&#8221; correct=&#8221;option3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CDS-2 &#8211; 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-cds-2-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-cds-2-2024\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nThe Ahoms, who ruled in Assam for over 600 years (1228-1826), were known for their strong military organization and technological skills, particularly in metallurgy. They were proficient in manufacturing artillery and firearms, including excellent matchlocks, which were crucial for their defence against invaders, including multiple Mughal invasions. Their capabilities in metal casting and weapon production distinguished them during the medieval period.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThe Ahoms successfully resisted numerous attempts by the Mughals to conquer their kingdom, partly due to their effective military technology, including the use of cannons and matchlocks.<br \/>\nTheir metal-casting skills were a key technological advantage.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nWhile other groups like Marathas and Rajputs were skilled warriors and utilized firearms, the Ahoms are particularly noted for their indigenous production capabilities in this area.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who among the following were famous for their metal-casting skills and used to cast excellent matchlocks during the medieval period ? 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