What was Bernier's opinion on the Mughal land system?

He believed that because the King owned all the land, the peasants had no incentive to improve it, leading to widespread poverty and decay.

European Observers of Mughals

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Francois Bernier was physician to:

Francois Bernier was the personal physician to the Mughal Prince Dara Shikoh. He is famous for his detailed written accounts of the Mughal Empire during the mid-17th century.

Exam Year

2021

Evidence Source

Link

ID: MED_MUG_2021_134 Ref: Francois Bernier, Travels in the Mogul Empire