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  1. Jun 18, 2024 · Learn more. Permanent Settlement. Introduced by: Lord Cornwallis in 1793. Regions: Initially Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha; later extended to other regions. Key Features : Zamindars were recognized as the owners of the land with hereditary rights. They had to pay a fixed revenue to the British government.

  2. 1 day ago · The correct answer is Lord Cornwallis. Key Points. During the British raj, Warren Hastings laid the foundation of the Civil Services. Charles Cornwallis reformed, modernized and rationalized it. Hence, Charles Cornwallis is known as 'the Father of civil service in India'.

  3. 2 days ago · Permanent Settlement (1793): Introduced by Lord Cornwallis in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa, landlords had perpetual land rights if they paid fixed revenue to the British. Impact on Santhals: Tribal lands were auctioned when peasants couldn’t pay rent, leading to a loss of control over land and traditional systems.

  4. Jun 14, 2024 · The Conquest of Bengal Hyderabad Punjab Awadh Mysore in Indian Kingdoms in the 18th century This is a very important topic for one-day competitive exams like SSC, Railway, BPSC, UPSC, etc. Many wars took place during the conquest of Bengal, Hyderabad, Punjab, Awadh, and Mysore in the 18th century.

  5. 2 days ago · Under the permanent settlement, the farm land was divided into small plots and put under zamindars. These zamindars had to pay the Company a fixed amount as revenue. If they could not pay, the zamindari went to the Company. Through this system of revenue collection. Lord Cornwallis, in his seven year tenure made the Company treasury rich.

  6. Jun 24, 2024 · To make candidates work simpler we have provided the Governor General of India list, Governor General of india in Hindi, Governor General of India during 1857, the first Governor General of India, the last Governor General of India, and so on in detail.

  7. Jun 22, 2024 · UPSC Mains Practice Question: Assess the main administrative issues and socio-cultural problems in the integration process of Indian Princely States. (UPSC 2021)