A History of Agriculture in India v2.c55.s2.10
A History of Agriculture in India v2.c55.s2.10
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v2.c55.s2.10
Summing up the character of Mahmud, Khondamir observed, 'From generosity he derived no honour. As the shell guards the pearl, so he guarded his wealth. He had treasuries full of jewels, but not a single poor man derived benefit therefrom.'