Administration and Society in Medieval India

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The volume Administration and Society in Medieval India presents a panaromic study of the said period. To start with political condition of India at the time comprising of Delhi Sultanate, Bengal, Malwa, Mewar, Gujarat, Sindh, Punjab, Khandesh, Kashmir, Deccan and Vijayanagar. Socially then country was passing through a transition period. Economically country was quite rich inspite of huge drainage of wealth by foreign invaders, but military wise it was quite weak. Administration during the period was carried under king through appointed ministers. Rulers believed in Islamic theory of kingship, Akbar was an exception with a modified theory of tolerance. Provinces were governed by Subedar and Diwan. Tax system was in form of Jazia and Zakat, land revenue etc. are discussed. Society under foreign rulers but who have settled here gave a sense of security under powerful ruler. Country flourished under their rule socially, economically and culturally as well. It was during this period that India became a political fact and started taking shape of a united cou.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR B.R. Verma

B.R. Verma a well read, widely travelled and strong believer of Marxist ideology was born in 1943 in "Jhang District" nowin Pakistan. He spent his youth living among contemporary marxist intellectuals. He choose publishing trade as profession that matched his state of mind. During course of time he established himself as publisher. Nationalist to the core of heart he had affection for freedom fighters. Memories of aftermath of partition of fascination of sacrifices of freedom movement have been stimulating him throughout his life. His untold intellect has been inspiring him to do some thing for the cause, this all came out in shape of present work. He has still more to tell if health permits him.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR S R Bakshi

Dr. S.R. Bakshi is an eminent scholar of History and is the author of several works on Indian nationalism and freedom movement. A renowned scholar of history, Dr. Bakshi was working with ICHR, New Delhi till recently.

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Title
Administration and Society in Medieval India
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Edition
1s ed.
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ISBN
8171698824
Length
viii+282p., Tables.
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