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What was the Permanent Settlement and when was it concluded?
The Permanent Settlement, also known as the Permanent Settlement of Bengal, was an agreement between the East India Company and landlords of Bengal to fix revenues to be raised from land. It was concluded in 1793.
Who headed the Company administration during the conclusion of the Permanent Settlement?
Charles, Earl Cornwallis
What was the larger body of legislation that the Permanent Settlement formed a part of?
The Cornwallis Code
What were the three branches into which the East India Company's service personnel were divided?
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Who collected revenues under the Permanent Settlement?
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