how did the British revenue system administration ultimately lead to the impoverishment of the indian peasantry?
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Answer:
The Indian farmers became impoverished due to the following reasons:
Land taxes were raised by the British government in India. For example, the land revenues in Bengal were raised considerably by the British. Not even a part of this revenue was spent on the development of agriculture or on the welfare of the cultivator.
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Explanation:
Zamindari System was introduced by Cornwallis in 1793 through Permanent Settlement Act.
It was introduced in provinces of Bengal, Bihar, Orissa and Varanasi.
Also known as Permanent Settlement System.
Zamindars were recognized as owner of the lands. Zamindars were given the rights to collect the rent from the peasants.
The realized amount would be divided into 11 parts. 1/11 of the share belongs to Zamindars and 10/11 of the share belongs to East India Company.
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