explain economic inequality under mughals
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European visitors who came to India during the period of Jahangir and Shah Jahan have also given conflicting views.
However, following general observations may be made about the economic conditions of the State/ Government and the general conditions of the people.
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1. Rich country inhabited by the poor:
It is observed that in spite of India being a rich country, its people in general were poor.
2. Great disparity:
While the emperors, nobles and jagirdars, mansabdars and officers had wealth in abundance, the common people had very little of it. The economic disparity was quite evident by the standard of living, diet, dwellings, dresses and other comforts and necessities of life. The commoners which included the peasantry, artisans, and labourers used to live a poor life.
3. Freedom to choose occupation:
People were free to choose their occupation.
4. Agriculture as the main occupation:
A very substantial portion of India’s population depended upon agriculture.
5. Self sufficiency of villages:
The villages produced articles of daily use in such a way, that they were able to meet their requirements.
6. Barter as well as currency system:
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