Theory and Practice of Muslim State in India c9.s3.4

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c9.s3.4

The karkhanas produced articles for civil and military use; they also served as warehouses. "All articles which have been bought," writes Abul Fazl, "or woven to order or received as tribute or presents, are carefully preserved."⁸⁶ Two major items of manufacture were arms and clothes. "His Majesty also ordered that people of certain ranks should wear certain articles; and this was done in order to regulate the demand."

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