Question

Q11) Consider the following statements related to Ryotwari System
i) It was introduced by Holt Mackenzie
ii) The intention was to preserve India’s village communities
iii) The idea was borrowed from the “military fiscalism” of Tipu Sultan’s Mysore
Which of the above is/are correct?

• A. a) Only ii
• B. b) Only iii
• C. c) ii and iii
• D. ​d) i, ii and iii

Answer 1

The correct option is C c) ii and iii

Ans.(c)
Ryotwari system was introduced in 1820s by Thomas Munro & Reed. It was introduced in parts of Madras and Bombay presidencies. It was introduced with the intention of preserving village communities. It was pointed that under permanent settlement, the East India Company was a financial loser as it had to share the revenues with the zamindars and could not claim a share of the growing income from the land. Also, the cultivator was left at the mercy of the zamindar who could oppress him at will. In this, the cultivator was recognised as the owner of the land subject to the payment of land revenue. The settlement was not made permanent. It was revised periodically after 20 to 30 years. The idea was borrowed from the “military fiscalism” of Tipu Sultan’s Mysore. It was based on the principles of centralised sovereignty, sanctity of private property, to be protected by British laws