Explore the intricate rural to urban transition vital to India’s political economy. This compelling analysis examines how agrarian societies grapple with capitalism and state dynamics, often diverging from European historical pathways. Discover the unique challenges facing India’s vast peasantry and the complexities of its development. Essential for students of economics, sociology, and political science, as well as anyone keen on understanding India’s socio-economic transformation through a crucial non-Euro-centric lens. Uncover the nuances of agrarian change in a globalizing world.