This book provides a comprehensive account of land revenue, administration, agrarian economy, and social structure in India during the Mughal period. It examines areas like agricultural production and technology; trade in agricultural produce, conditions of the peasantry; zamindars; revenue grants and assignments; and the agrarian crisis of the Mughal Empire. The volume also provides information on land measurements; weights; coinages; revenue statistics; price movements; and the village community. Including a comprehensive bibliography, descriptive index, illustrations, and maps, this book is a compulsory read for students, teachers, and scholars of medieval India particularly those interested in agrarian systems.
About the AuthorIrfan Habib is Professor Emeritus at the Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
Book InformationISBN 9780198077428
Author Irfan HabibFormat Paperback
Page Count 584
Imprint OUP IndiaPublisher OUP India
Weight(grams) 1g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 142mm * 33mm