Practice - An auction in Burdwan
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Practice Questions
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What was the purpose of the auction in Burdwan in 1797?
💡 Hint: Think about the British revenue policies.
Who were the primary buyers at the Burdwan auction?
💡 Hint: Consider who might act on behalf of the zamindars.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What percentage of the auction was conducted fictitiously?
💡 Hint: Think about the indirect meaning of control.
True or False: The Permanent Settlement benefited all zamindars.
💡 Hint: Consider how stable zamindary wealth was.
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Challenge Problems
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Draft a letter from a zamindar to the East India Company, explaining why he should not lose control over his estate despite auction, providing valid arguments.
💡 Hint: Focus on loyalty and local management benefits.
Create a comparative analysis of how the dynamics of power shifted from zamindars to jotedars post auction events.
💡 Hint: Consider who benefits and who loses power.
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