A History of Agriculture in India v2.c72.s13.1
A History of Agriculture in India v2.c72.s13.1
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v2.c72.s13.1
Tobacco was introduced by the Portuguese into India during the closing years of the reign of Akbar. It seems that they first introduced it into Goa and then into Bijapur. Asad Beg, an officer of the court of Emperor, used to bring unusual articles to the Emperor. He gives a detailed account in his Wikaya how he presented tobacco to the Emperor.