Land Revenue System: British Empire
What were the different land revenue systems in the British Empire?
Land Revenue System: British Empire
There were 3 types of land revenue systems in the British Empire
1) Zamindari system:
The Zamindari System was introduced by Cornwallis in 1793 through the Permanent Settlement Act.
It was introduced in the provinces of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa, and Varanasi.
Also known as Permanent Settlement System.
Zamindars were recognized as the owners of the lands. Zamindars were given the right to collect the rent from the peasants.
2) Ryotwari system:
The Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820.
This was the primary land revenue system in South India.
Major areas of introduction include Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam, and the Coorg provinces of British India.
In the Ryotwari System, the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. <mark>British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.</mark>
3) Mahalwari system:The
The Mahalwari system was introduced in 1822 by Holt Mackenzie. Later, the system was reformed during the period of William Bentick (1833).
This was the primary land revenue system in North-West India.
It was introduced in Central Province, North-West Frontier, Agra, Punjab, Gangetic Valley, etc, of British India.
In this system, the land was divided into Mahals. Each Mahal comprises one or more villages.
– Written By Vishesh
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