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An Agrarian History of South Asia

by David Ludden. 262 pgs.

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Contributors:

   David Ludden

Publisher:

   Cambridge University Press

Place of Publication:

  Cambridge, England  

Publication Year:

  1999
Subjects:   Agriculture--Economic Aspects--India, Agriculture--India--History
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