A History of Agriculture in India v2.c60.s5: Crown Lands

v2.c60.s5.1

'The Sultan was the biggest landholder in the kingdom; in fact, the only one whose property had an undisputed legal basis,' states Ashraf. 'He could choose the most fertile tracts of land and employ the resources of the whole State to enhance their productive capacity. A separate staff of officers was employed to administer his private lands.'