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Why does the Ain's account of peasants remain limited as a source?
AIt was written by peasants
BIt is a view from the top
CIt covers only Bengal
DIt was written after Akbar
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. It is a view from the top
Peasants did not write about themselves, so the Ain gives the ruling class's view of agrarian life.
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