The Weights of Mughal India
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The Weights of Mughal India

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SKU: 9788119139811

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Discover the overlooked history of Mughal India through its weights. This book explores the artistry and significance of weights in agriculture, trade, and daily life from the 16th to 19th centuries. Explore the fascinating geometric and organic forms of Mughal weights, and learn about their evolution during the era of European colonialism. A must-read for history enthusiasts, antique collectors, and anyone interested in Indian culture.

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9788119139811
  • Publisher: Manohar Publishers & Distributors
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 230 gr
  • ISBN-10: 811913981X
  • Publisher Date: 24 Nov 2023
  • Height: 30 mm
  • No of Pages: 288

11 reviews for The Weights of Mughal India

  1. Allen Samson Hiwale –

    A thoroughly researched and insightful look at Mughal India through the lens of weights and measures. Highly recommended for history enthusiasts.

  2. Prabhu Mehrotra –

    This book offered a fresh way to view history. Weights were vital to society, this book illustrates that.

  3. Soumya Ranjan Katha –

    I enjoyed this read. It shed light on a new area of Mughal history, making this a well written book.

  4. Priyanshu Kumar Gupta –

    A solid academic work. Dry at times, but informative. I appreciated the author’s attention to detail.

  5. Ayush Chauhan –

    A unique perspective on Mughal India. I loved learning about something so everyday yet so important. Highly recommend!

  6. Sujeet Kumar –

    An eye-opening exploration of Mughal culture through a different lens. I never thought I’d be so interested in weights!

  7. Ankush –

    Felt somewhat niche. Not for casual readers, but interesting for specialists. Great detail about measurement systems.

  8. Prerna Gupta –

    Interesting topic but could have been more engaging. I found some sections repetitive. The pictures saved it.

  9. Tannu Choudhary –

    The book dragged in places, but the overall concept was intriguing. I particularly enjoyed the section on trade.

  10. Navya –

    Beautifully written and researched. A must-have for anyone interested in Indian history or the history of measurement.

  11. Netra Sharma –

    Fascinating subject matter, though sometimes a bit dense. The illustrations were excellent! Worth a read for history buffs.

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