Multiple choice

The permanent settlement in Bengal and Bihar was introduced by

  1. Lord Dallhozi

  2. Lord Mountbatin

  3. Lord Cornwallis

  4. Lord Linlithguo
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Explanation

The Permanent Settlement (also known as the Permanent Settlement of Bengal) was introduced by Lord Cornwallis in 1793. This land revenue system fixed the amount of revenue that zamindars had to pay to the East India Company, creating a class of landlord proprietors. It was a fundamental change from earlier systems of periodic revenue assessment.

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