Lord Cornwallis and the Permanent Settlement
The Permanent Settlement of Bengal was a landmark land revenue system introduced in 1793.
This system was implemented under the Governorship of Lord Charles Cornwallis.
The goal was to fix the revenue demand from land, providing stability for both the state and the landowners (Zamindars).
Key Points:
- Introduced in 1793.
- Governor-General: Lord Cornwallis.
- Established a system where Zamindars became hereditary owners of land, responsible for paying a fixed revenue to the Company.
Therefore, Lord Charles Cornwallis was the Viceroy under whom the Permanent Settlement of Bengal was introduced.
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