Question

Define cornwallis code​

Answer 1

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Cornwallis Code. The code contained significant provisions governing, policing and judicial and civil administration. Its best known provision was the Permanent Settlement (or the zamindari system enacted in 1793), which established a revenue collection scheme that lasted until the 20th century.

Answer 2

Answer:

The cornwallis code is legislation enacted in 1793 by the East India Company to improve the governance. Code was developed under guidance of Charles,Earl Cornwallis who served as Governor General of Bengal from 1786 to 1793.