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Who were benefited by the new land laws, imposed by the British in the nineteenth century?
Who were benefited by the new land laws, imposed by the British in the nineteenth century?
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C Money lenders
D Zamindars
Under the new land laws, the British had increased the taxes on land and also passed regulations for growing only certain cash crops like indigo. A part of the profit was shared with the money lenders and the zamindars (landlords) and hence they benefited immensely. The farmers were exploited in this arrangement
C Money lenders
D Zamindars
Under the new land laws, the British had increased the taxes on land and also passed regulations for growing only certain cash crops like indigo. A part of the profit was shared with the money lenders and the zamindars (landlords) and hence they benefited immensely. The farmers were exploited in this arrangement
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