The conditions of average peasants varied from region to region in northern India. Most of the peasants were not prosperous. Prosperous peasants often had at least a pair of oxen and ploughs. The peasants of Gujrat were considered the most prosperous as they owned on an average of 6 acres of land individually. This amount came down to nearly 5 acres for the peasants in Bengal. Rich peasants were those with more than 10 acres of land. Individual ownership determined the form of cultivation practiced.