The Rajputs of the Doab

Traditionally Muslim powers in this region have relied militarily on Afghan and Persian cavalry. If we are willing to expand the Hindu influence in our armies, however, the Rajput farming communities that dot the Doab and Gangetic regions would make for an ideal source of infantry. Not only are there many of second sons that would jump at the prospect of becoming soldiers, many of these communities are said to already have mastered the use of firearms better than many of our regular soldiers.