ABSTRACT
For centuries the Mughal Empire served as an intrusive, highly centralized system that at its height unied much of the subcontinent of South Asia. e Empire was built on a foundation of raw, feudal military power which assured public order, leaving its indelible imprint on almost every aspect of Indian life. e strength and vitality of the Empire came from its demands for revenue and tribute from ‘conquered’ lands; this stimulated agricultural and non-agricultural production that, in turn, stimulated economic and market development.
