India Exam Junction
8. Who among the following French soldier and adventurer was hired by Maharaja Ranjit Singh to train his army?
Jean-Francois Allard
Jean-Baptiste Ventura
Claude August Court
Paolo Di Avitabile
Correct Answer :
Jean-Francois Allard
Solution
Jean-Francois Allard, a French soldier and adventurer, was hired by Maharaja Ranjit Singh to train the Sikh army in modern European military techniques. Allard, along with other European officers like Jean-Baptiste Ventura, played a key role in modernizing the Sikh army, known as the Fauj-i-Khas, making it one of the most disciplined and formidable forces in India during the 19th century.