Question

Describe the main features of the Permanent Settlement.

Answer 1

• Cornwallis the Governor General of India, when Permanent Settlement was introduced.
• The British introduced the Permanent Settlement in 1793.
• The taluqdars and the rajas were appointed as the Zamindars as per the Permanent Settlement system.
• Zamindars were asked to pay revenue to the company after collecting rent from the peasants.
• In the future, the amount that was to be paid to the company would not be increased, as the amount to be paid would be fixed on a permanent basis.
• This was done to encourage the zamindars to improve their land as well to ensure that the Company would have a steady flow of revenue.
• This also ensured that zamindars would reap the benefits when production is increased in the land.