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Class Relations in an 'Asiatic' Regime

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  • Rao, J Mohan

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This paper develops a theoretical analysis of the economic and political relationships among the state, the peasantry and zamindars in Mughal India (1550-1750). The analysi s rests on a Pasinetti-type accumulation model which also incorporate s state taxation, tax evasion, a wages fund, and a variable peasant s aving propensity. It is shown that zamindar incomes and the economic dependence of peasants are related to the extent of state taxation an d of evasion. Potential sources of systematic change are identified b y highlighting both conflict and harmony of class interests arising f rom taxation, evasion, military or luxury expenditures, and productiv e investments. Copyright 1987 by Oxford University Press.

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  • Rao, J Mohan, 1987. "Class Relations in an 'Asiatic' Regime," Cambridge Journal of Economics, Cambridge Political Economy Society, vol. 11(3), pages 229-250, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:oup:cambje:v:11:y:1987:i:3:p:229-50
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