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Indian History
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The Permanent Settlement of Bengal, introduced by Lord Cornwallis, aimed to reform land revenue collection. What was its primary objective?
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To empower peasants
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- To empower peasants
- To create a class of wealthy landlords
- To nationalize land ownership
- To abolish Zamindari system
Explanation & Context
The Permanent Settlement aimed to fix land revenue for landlords (Zamindars) in perpetuity, creating a stable revenue source for the British and a loyal class of landowners.
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