Irfan Habib

Irfan Habib is a distinguished Indian historian and Professor Emeritus at Aligarh Muslim University, specializing in the history of medieval India. He is widely recognized for his authoritative works on the Mughal Empire and its agrarian systems. His extensive bibliography includes titles such as `The Agrarian System of Mughal India, 1556-1707`, `An Atlas of the Mughal Empire`, and `Essays in Indian History: Towards a Marxist Perception`. He serves as the general editor for the "People's History of India" series and has authored and co-authored several volumes within it. In `സാങ്കേതികവിദ്യ മധ്യകാലഭാരതത്തിൽ` (Technology in Medieval India: 1650-1750), a Malayalam translation of his work, Habib comprehensively surveys technological advancements in India from c. 650 to 1750, analyzing their historical trajectory and societal impact, covering everything from common tools to astronomical instruments and military technology.