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Who started the Zamindari system?

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John Shore
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Lord Cornwallis
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Lord Minto
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William Bentick
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The correct option is B Lord Cornwallis
Zamindari System was introduced by Cornwallis in 1793 through Permanent Settlement Act. It was introduced in provinces of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Varanasi.

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