This informative book explores the complex fiscal system of the Mughal Empire in India during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Drawing on a wealth of original sources, including administrative records and historical chronicles, the author offers a detailed analysis of the revenue resources of the Mughal state and their role in shaping Indian history. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the economic and social history of India. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.