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When was the permanent settlement introduced in Bengal?

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Question

When was the permanent settlement introduced in Bengal?

Options

  • 1785

  • 1764

  • 1793

  • 1905

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Solution

1793

Explanation:

Lord Cornwallis proposed the Permanent Settlement in Bengal and Bihar in 1793 after much discussion and debate. The Permanent Settlement system has the following features: It had two distinct characteristics. To begin with, zamindars and revenue collectors were transformed into a large number of landlords.

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