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The Permanent settlement Introduced by Cornwallis is in Bengal is known as ______.
The Permanent settlement Introduced by Cornwallis is in Bengal is known as ______.
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The correct option is C Zamindari System
Permanent settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis and covered Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, etc. It was also known as Zamindari system as zamindars were recognized as the owners of the land. They and their successors exercised total control over lands. The company’s share in the revenue was fixed permanently in this system.
Permanent settlement was introduced in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis and covered Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, parts of Northern Karnataka, etc. It was also known as Zamindari system as zamindars were recognized as the owners of the land. They and their successors exercised total control over lands. The company’s share in the revenue was fixed permanently in this system.
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