Question

How is Ryotwari system different from Zamindari System?

Answer 1

Zamindari System was introduced by Cornwallis in 1793 through the Permanent Settlement Act and It was introduced in the provinces of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Varanasi. Zamindars were recognized as the owner of the land and were given the rights to collect the rent from the peasants. The realized amount would be divided into 11 parts and 1/11 of the share belongs to Zamindars and 10/11 of the share belongs to East India Company.

Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820 and the Major areas of introduction included Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorgh provinces of British India. In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants and the British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants. The revenue rates of Ryotwari System were 50% where the lands were dry and 60% in irrigated land.