An Economic History of India: Growth, Income and Inequalities from the Mughals to the 21st Century. By Bishnupriya Gupta. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2025. Pp. 234. 110. 00, hardcover; 35. 99, paperback; 35. 99, digital.

Key Points

• To explore the economic developments and disparities in India from the Mughal era to modern times.
• Analytical narrative of India's economic progression
• Historical examination across multiple centuries
• Comparative analysis of income and inequality trends
• Identifies significant periods of growth and decline
• Highlights persistent income inequalities
• Examines the impact of historical events on contemporary economics