Articles on Land Revenue Systems
Agrarian Reforms and Social Stratification in Kashmir (1925-1947)
By Shabir Ahmad Sheikh · Journal of Indian History and Culture, 2020
This article examines agrarian relations and social stratification in Kashmir between 1925 and 1947, focusing on Maharaja Hari Singh's rule. It highlights the economic pressures faced by the predominantly agricultural economy and the resulting political…
The Gamabbojaka in the Buddhist Birth‑stories
By Atindra Nath Bose · The Indian Historical Quarterly
The Gamabhojaka, or village headman, played a significant role in India’s rural economy and administration, particularly in the earliest recorded periods. The Jatakas and other Buddhist texts depict him as a figure often absent from his village, residing in…
The Administrative System of Sher Shah
By Sri Ram Sharma · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1936
The Administration of the Delhi Empire in the Pre-Mughal Period
By Jogindra Nath Chowdhuri · The Indian Historical Quarterly, 1931
The administration of the Delhi Empire in the pre-Mughal period was characterized by evolving land revenue systems and provincial governance. Land revenue, the primary income source, was initially assessed through "guess or computation," with Alauddin Khilji…