Question

“Ryotwari system had put the ryots of Bombay Deccan in critical situation.” Explain the statement with any three examples.

Answer 1

1. The ryots were paid the revenue.
2. The ryots left their communities and migrated because the demanded revenue was so exorbitant that they could not afford it.
3. Collectors harshly demanded payment from ryots.
4. Crops were seized and the entire hamlet was fined for not being able to repay the loan.
5. Ryots took out high-interest loans from money lenders.
6. Ryots accumulated substantial debt.
7. Customary and limitation laws were broken.