Question

    Who introduced the Permanent Settlement of

    Bengal?
    A Lord Cornwallis Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Warren Hastings Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Lord Wellesley Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Lord Curzon Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement of Bengal in 1793, which fixed land revenue and created a class of zamindars (landowners).

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