An Economic History of IndiaRoutledge, 2002 M11 1 - 240 pages Much has been written on the Indian economy but this is the first major attempt to present India's economic history as a continuous process, and to place the development of agriculture, industry and currency in a political and historical context. |
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... show an interest in historical perspectives; therefore an attempt has been made here to place their findings in such a perspective. Agriculture, which still supports about three-quarters of India's population, is a main focus of our ...
... show an interest in historical perspectives; therefore an attempt has been made here to place their findings in such a perspective. Agriculture, which still supports about three-quarters of India's population, is a main focus of our ...
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... shows, who was a powerful figure on India's western coast in the days of Ibn Battuta's memorable visit. The father of this sultan had been a shipowner and he himself was initially a kind of pirate. He subdued several coastal rulers on ...
... shows, who was a powerful figure on India's western coast in the days of Ibn Battuta's memorable visit. The father of this sultan had been a shipowner and he himself was initially a kind of pirate. He subdued several coastal rulers on ...
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