Summary: Gupta's thesis on the land-system in South India between 800 AD and 1200 AD sheds light on various aspects of land ownership, taxation, and agricultural practices during that era. The text delves into the intricacies of land tenure, the constitution of villages, the role of local assemblies, and the administration of the royal domain. It discusses the rights and limitations of private landowners, the rules of prescription, and the oppressive taxation faced by the rural populace, highlighting instances of remission and revision of taxes. Various sources, including epigraphic and literary evidence, are analyzed to present a comprehensive picture of land management and ownership in ancient South India. Gupta examines the intricacies of land surveys, crop rotation practices, and the legal implications of long possession, offering insights into the complexities of land tenure systems prevalent in the region during that period.