Question

what is a warlord? an army captain who leads troops into battle the winner of a military campaign or power struggle a military leader who rules a small area by force a former soldier who becomes leader of a country

Explanation:

A warlord is a military - leader who rules a small area by force. An army captain leading troops is a more general military role. The winner of a campaign isn't always a warlord. A former soldier becoming a country leader isn't the definition of a warlord.

Answer:

a military leader who rules a small area by force