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RS Sharma, a renowned Indian historian, has made significant contributions to the study of early medieval Indian society. His work, "Early Medieval Indian Society: A Study of its Socio-Political and Cultural Life," provides a comprehensive overview of the period. Early Medieval Indian Society Rs Sharma Pdf Download -
He argued that while India did not replicate European manorialism, it experienced a parallel process of feudalisation . This public link is valid for 7 days
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As central authority weakened, local landlords gained immense power over the local population. Peasants were tied to the soil, subjected to forced labor ( vishti ), and burdened with irregular taxes, leading to a restricted and depressed agrarian economy. Social Structure and Caste Proliferation
A slump in long-distance trade led to a "closed" economy.
The rise of complex land grant management required meticulous record-keeping. This led to the emergence of the Kayasthas (scribes and accountants) as a distinct caste. Originally drawn from various social groups, they consolidated into a powerful literate caste that frequently clashed with the Brahmins over social status. Absorption of Tribal Groups