Consider the following statements about the use of stirrup in India 1. The Konarak horse sculpture (c. 1250) shows a ring-stirrup. 2. A broad, probably wooden, stirrup appears in Khajuraho sculptures (probably 10 th century). 3. The iron-stirrup was used in the Delhi Sultan’s armies from the thirteen century onwards. How many of the above statements is/are correct?

CDS I 2025 Question

Consider the following statements about the use of stirrup in India

1. The Konarak horse sculpture (c. 1250) shows a ring-stirrup.

2. A broad, probably wooden, stirrup appears in Khajuraho sculptures (probably 10 th century).

3. The iron-stirrup was used in the Delhi Sultan’s armies from the thirteen century onwards.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

  • A. 1
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. Nil
Correct Answer: Option C