A History of Agriculture in India v2.c75.s8: Agricultural Implements

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According to Moreland, implements used by the peasants during Akbar’s rule are still in use in India. The ploughs, hoes, sickles—all bear their age upon their face. Economy in the use of iron is the most striking characteristics of these implements. This was due to the high cost of that metal.