Question

Advantages and disadvantages of permanent settlements during colonial rule during Charles cornwallis in 1793

Answer 1

Advantages:

1. The peasants condition improved and there was an improvement in agriculture.

2. It resulted in a political advantage to the English as the landlords who became the owners of the land became true supporters of the English government.

3. Permanent Settlement led to the modernisation of India in the sphere of revenue system.

4. The English government did not have to fix the revenue every year. The income of the government was fixed once for all.

5. A large number of employees were no longer needed for the revenue administration of the company and could devote their services to other departments of the company.

But some scholars say that the permanent settlement had many disadvantages:

1. It had an adverse affect on the income of the company as the revenue was fixed on the low side due to lack of proper measurement.

2. The system was beneficial only for the landlords. The condition of farmers did not improve and they continued to be the victims of harassments by the landlord.

3. The landlords who were not able to pay the required revenue, their land was sold off.

4. The landlords led a luxurious life and did not do anything to improve agricultural produce.

5. The system created a special class of zamindars who were loyal to the English this hurt the national feeling of the people.

Answer 2

Lord Cornwallis was the first Governor General who paid attention to the revenue reforms and attained great success. Permanent settlement continued in India till India achieved freedom.The were some advantages and disadvantages of this system. These are as follows.
Advantages