A History of Agriculture in India v2.c74.s6: Taqavi Loans

v2.c74.s6.1

Taqavi loans were given to cultivators in distressed circumstances for purchase of seed and cattle. These loans were advanced through the *chaudharis* and *muqaddams*, who stood surety for their repayment. Repayment was exacted in part at the first harvest and fully by the next.