Question

describe two main features each of mahalwari and ryotwari system. how were they different from permanent settlement​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Under the Permanent Settlement the revenue was fixed or decided as per the land holdings of the peasants; In Mahalwari system revenue was to be paid by village known as mahal. In Permanent Settlement, there was no provision of any revision of the revenue. But in Mahalwari System the revenue was to be revised periodically. In Permanent Settlement the zamindars collected the revenue. But in Mahalwari systern the village headman had to collect the revenue.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Key Features of Permanent Settlement:

Landlords or Zamindars were recognised as the owners of the land. They were given hereditary rights of succession of the lands under them. The amount to be paid by the landlords was fixed. It was agreed that this would not increase in future (permanent in nature).