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Under which Governor-general was the Permanent Settlement introduced?
Under which Governor-general was the Permanent Settlement introduced?
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The correct option is A Lord Cornwallis.
Permanent Settlement was introduced in the year 1793 under Lord Cornwallis as the Governor-general. This was introduced in the hope of generating a steady revenue for the East India Company and encourage the zamindars to invest in improving the land.
Permanent Settlement was introduced in the year 1793 under Lord Cornwallis as the Governor-general. This was introduced in the hope of generating a steady revenue for the East India Company and encourage the zamindars to invest in improving the land.
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