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What were the main changes brought by the British in rural India?
What were the main changes brought by the British in rural India?
The British brought changes in land revenue system, agriculture, trade, industry, and administration.
When was the Zamindari System introduced in Bengal?
When was the Zamindari System introduced in Bengal?
The Zamindari System was introduced in Bengal in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis.
What percentage of the total revenue did the zamindars have to pay to the British government under the Permanent Settlement?
What percentage of the total revenue did the zamindars have to pay to the British government under the Permanent Settlement?
The zamindars had to pay 89% of the total revenue to the British government under the Permanent Settlement.
What were the different revenue settlement systems introduced in South and West India?
What were the different revenue settlement systems introduced in South and West India?
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What class of landlords emerged as a result of the Zamindari System?
What class of landlords emerged as a result of the Zamindari System?
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