Question 147

Who amongst the following British Governor Generals introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal?

Solution

The Permanent Settlement of land revenue was introduced in Bengal in 1793 by Governor-General Lord Charles Cornwallis. Under it, the revenue to be paid by the zamindars was fixed permanently.

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