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During the medieval period in India, the institution of credit and loans played a significant role in shaping the agrarian economy, artisanal production, trade networks, and social hierarchies. Loans were not merely economic transactions; they were embedded in the social, religious, and political fabric of society. The role of loans during this period must be understood in the context of both rural and urban economies, the nature of surplus production, the role of moneylenders, religious institutions, and the influence of state policies. In the agrarian economy of medieval India, especially under the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal rule, loans were often taken by peasants to meet their subsistence needs, pay land revenue, or cover the cost of agricultural inputs. The land revenue system, particularly under the Mughal regime, was quite burdensome. The zamindars (landlords) and state officials demanded high taxes, often irrespective of the actual agricultural output. In this context, loans became a coping mechanism for peasants during years of poor harvest, drought, or famine. These loans were usually secured from village moneylenders (mahajans or sahukars), who charged high interest rates. The inability to repay loans often led to a cycle of indebtedness, mortgaging of land, and, in extreme cases, loss of land and even bonded labour. This indebtedness had long-term implications for rural society. The dominance of moneylenders increased over time, and their control over land and labour became more pronounced. In some areas, the _________ ___ _________ _____ ___ ________ ___ _______.
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