Practice - The problem of unpaid revenue
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Practice Questions
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What was the Permanent Settlement?
💡 Hint: Think about how the British intended to stabilize revenue.
What challenges did zamindars face under the Permanent Settlement?
💡 Hint: Consider the economic conditions of Bengal at that time.
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What was a primary reason many zamindars defaulted on their revenue payments?
💡 Hint: Consider the economic context of the late 18th century.
True or False: The jotedars gained power due to the financial difficulties faced by zamindars.
💡 Hint: Think about the changes in authority in rural regions.
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Assess the long-term impact of zamindar default on the socio-economic landscape of Bengal.
💡 Hint: Think about the implications this had on future agricultural practices.
Discuss how colonial policies inadvertently strengthened local power structures like that of jotedars.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of resistance and adaptation in colonial contexts.
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