The brief collapse of the empire under Humayun and the rise of the Sur administration .
Volume 2 of J.L. Mehta’s series shifts focus from the Sultanate era (covered in Vol. 1) to the rise and fall of the Mughal dynasty. It provides an analytical survey of the political, military, and administrative structures that shaped early modern India. Key Subjects Covered:
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Compare Mehta’s views with other historians like Satish Chandra or Irfan Habib to get a balanced perspective.
Detailed insights into the Mansabdari system and land revenue reforms.