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Question
When was the permanent settlement introduced in Bengal?
Options
1785
1764
1793
1905
MCQ
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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