Life and Conditions of the People of Hindustan (1200–1550 A.D.) c6.s3.t2.12

c6.s3.t2.12

(a) *Corn etc.*—(Prices are given per maund). Wheat, 7 Jitals; Barley, 4 Jitals; Paddy (or rice), 5 Jitals; Vetch, 5 Jitals; Pulses, 5 Jitals; Lentils, 3 Jitals; Sugar—white, 100 Jitals, soft, 60 Jitals, unrefined, 20 Jitals. Among other articles :—mutton, cost 10 to 12 Jitals per maund; *Ghi* (clarified butter), from 16 to 26.3 Jitals; sesamum, about 14 Jitals; salt, 2 Jitals. Among animals :—camels could be purchased in two qualities at 12 and 24 Tankas each respectively; the mating bull, at 3 Tankas; beef cows, at 1½ to 2 Tankas each; milking cows, from 3 to 4 Tankas; and buffaloes, from 10 to 12 Tankas; those for beef from 5 to 6 Tankas. Prices of other articles of consumption may be judged accordingly.¹