Crisis of Empire in Mughal North India

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"The collapse of the Mughal empire has often been characterized as a period of political fragmentation, social unrest, and economic decay. Contrasting two regions in north India--Awadh and the Punjab--Muzaffar Alam contends that even as the empire declined, there emerged a new, regionally-based political order, maintained and controlled by former Mughal rulers. From agrarian uprisings to the jagiardari system, the Sikhs to the Zamindars, this book presents a bold new interpretation of an important transition in Indian government." -- Publisher's information.

subjects: India, history, 1526-1765,  Mogul empire,  India, history, 18th century,  Punjab (india), politics and government,  Oudh (india), history,  Politics and government,  India, history,  India, kings and rulers,  Punjab (india)