Question

Explain permanent settlement in short

Answer 1

By the Permanent Settlement Act of 1793, their power of keeping the armed forces were taken back. They remained just the tax collectors of the land. ... To keep powerful people happy and collect better revenue, Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement.

Answer 2

The Permanent Settlement was one of the most famous measures of Lord Cornwallis. It was agreed that the landlords would have perpetual and hereditary rights over the land, so long as they pay the fixed revenue to the British Government.

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