[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Dark Ages](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages) › [Travellers (1500–1858)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel) › [Histoire de la dernière révolution des États du Grand Mogol](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier) › [Travels in the Mogul Empire (Constable)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable) › 4.1.7 # Travels in the Mogul Empire (Bernier) 4.1.7 Travels in the Mogul Empire (Constable) 4.1.7 - **Language:** English ### [4.1.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.4.1.7) The importation of all these articles into Hindoustan does not, however, occasion the export of gold and silver; because the merchants who bring them find it advantageous to take back, in exchange, the productions of the country. Supplying itself with articles of foreign growth or manufacture, does not, therefore, prevent Hindoustan from absorbing a large portion of the gold and silver of the world, admitted through a variety of channels, while there is scarcely an opening for its return. It should also be borne in mind, that the Great Mogol constitutes himself heir of all the Omrahs, or lords, and likewise of the Mansebdars, or inferior lords, who are in his pay; and, what is of the utmost importance, that he is proprietor of every acre of land in the kingdom, excepting, perhaps, some houses and gardens which he sometimes permits his subjects to buy, sell, and otherwise dispose of, among themselves. I think I have shown that the precious metals must abound in Hindoustan, although the country be destitute of mines; and that the Great Mogol, lord and master of the greater part, must necessarily be in the receipt of an immense revenue, and possess incalculable wealth. But there are many circumstances to be considered, as forming a counterpoise to these riches. - [Previous: 4.1.6](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.4.1.6) - [Next: 4.1.8](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.4.1.8) - [Up: 4.1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.4.1) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.4.1.7](https://indike.org/pramana/in.darkages.travel.bernier~en-constable.4.1.7) · Pramāṇa