An Exploration on the Formation and Functioning of Qasbas: Commercialization,

Urbanization and Agrarian Productions in Medieval Bengal

1. The Qasbas: Markets and Economy in Medieval Bengal

2. Socioeconomic Processes: Agrarian Expansion and Marketplace

3. Socioeconomic Processes: Urbanization and Marketplace

4. The Mughal State and Local Zamindars: Ruling Groups, State and the Marketplace

5. Maritime Connection and European Presence in Marketplaces of Medieval Bengal

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