Paper I · 3 History of India & AP · 3.3.5 Land revenue and economic impact

3.3.5.1 Permanent Settlement 1793: zamindars and its effects

In 1793 Cornwallis made the revenue of Bengal, Bihar and Orissa permanent and made zamindars the owners of the land, trading the Company's future gains for a stable income and a loyal landlord class.

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Key terms

  • Permanent Settlement
  • Cornwallis
  • zamindar
  • sunset law
  • jotedar
  • Fifth Report
  • Bengal Tenancy Act 1885
  • Floud Commission

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