What was an innovation that Ferdinand I instituted?
Raitkammer
Library system
Banking system
Postal service
Answer
The Raitkammer was an institution that Ferdinand I instituted to keep track of the weapons and horses used by the cavalry of the Austrian army. It was founded in 1529 and was responsible for the production, maintenance, and distribution of weapons and horses. The Raitkammer also kept records of the cavalrymen, including their names, ages, and ranks.
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