9 Questions
What social position did the landlords hold in the society?
Upper aristocracy
What social evils were encouraged by the landed aristocrats of Bengal?
Polygamy and Kulinism
How did politically the British Government view the landlords?
As loyal supporters of the Empire
What class were the landlords suspected to be during the freedom movement?
Government agents or supporters
What was the role of zamindars in relation to the British according to the text?
Great political strength for the British
Which historical figure started a movement against Hindu Zamindars for imposing abwab tax on Muslim peasants?
Titu Mir
In which year did the Indigo movement take place challenging repressive tactics of Zamindars and planters?
'59-'61
What were the landlords considered by nationalists during the freedom movement?
Agents or supporters of the Government
Who were regarded as a great political strength for the British, similar to the presence of princes?
Zamindars
Test your knowledge on the British East India Company's revenue collection methods in Bengal and Bihar during the 18th century. Learn about key figures like Reza Khan, Raja Sitab Roy, and Warren Hastings, as well as the establishment of a new revenue system.
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