Question
Who implemented the Permanent Settlement in regions such
as Bengal and Bihar-Orissa in 1793?Solution
The Permanent Settlement, a land revenue system, was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793 across Bengal, Bihar-Orissa, and other parts of India. This system aimed to create a reliable revenue system for the British by fixing the land tax that the landowners were required to pay.
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