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Onset of Famine
- When
- 1630
- Where
- Deccan region
- Part of
- Onset of the Deccan Famine
The famine began in 1630 during Shah Jahan's reign, associated with back-to-back crop failures in the Deccan.
The crisis started in 1630 and was linked to consecutive staple crop failures. This period of agricultural collapse occurred under the Mughal administration and led to widespread hunger and displacement.
Sources
- Deccan famine of 1630–1632 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-08
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