Question

Give differences between Mahalwari system and permanent settlement.

Answer 1

Below are the differences between the Mahalwari system and the permanent settlement.

1. Permanent settlement was started by Lord Cornwallis, while Holt Mackenzie started the Mahalwari system.
2. In the permanent settlement, the land revenue was fixed, while in Mahalwari settlement, it was not.
3. Zamindars collected revenue in permanent settlement, while the village headman collected the revenue in Mahalwari settlement.