Describe the extent to which Bernier's account enables historians to reconstruct contemporary rural society.

Describe the extent to which Bernier's account enables historians to r

1.	Describe the extent to which Bernier's account enables historians to reconstruct contemporary rural society.
Answer» In the Mughal Empire all land was owned by the emperor. Lack of Private property. Crown ownership was disastrous for both economy and society. Land couldn't be inherited by their heirs. Land holders ignored the improvement in land. Resulted - decline in agricultural yields, oppression of the peasantry, decline in living standards of all sections of society. There were only two classes - rich ruling class and poor class - no middle class existed in India. Many European travellers were influenced by Bernier's view. But this presents an erroneous picture.