The Agrarian System Of Moslem India: A Historical Essay With Appendices

The Agrarian System of Moslem India by W.H. Moreland is a seminal historical essay analyzing the agricultural and revenue systems during Muslim rule in India, particularly under the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. Drawing from Persian chronicles, European travelers, and administrative records, Moreland explores land tenure, taxation, peasant conditions, and state control of agriculture. The book highlights the centralized revenue collection system and its effects on rural life. It remains a foundational work for understanding the socio-economic fabric of medieval India.