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The papers collected in this volume, covering the period from 1200 to 1750, aim at exploring new themes without abating the rigor of the orientalist tradition.

The papers collected in this volume draw upon work done at Aligarh, the principal seat of Medieval Indian Studies today. They aim at exploring new themes without abating the rigor of the orientalist tradition. The period covered in this volume extends from 1200 to 1750, and the themes touched on belong to agrarian relations, civil engineering, ruling-class structures, administration, social mobility and religion. There is also a translation from and notes on an important document relating to Aurangzeb’s reign, followed by reviews.

EXCERPTS FROM REVIEWS:

The collection is a good showcase for the qualities of the Aligarh history school. May there be many more. - Francis Robinson in Asian Affairs

The volume is a welcome addition to researches done in Medieval Indian History and can be an excellent companion to serious researchers and avid readers of this period. ` - Hasnain Naqvi in Indica

THE EDITOR:

IRFAN HABOIB was professor of History at Aligarh Muslim University from 1969 to 1994. He was Chariman of the Indian Council of Historical Research from 1987 to 1993. He is the author of several works.