Question

How was the permanent settlement adavntageous for the british?

Answer 1

Advantages of permanent settlement were:

Fixed income: The Government became free from fixing revenue each year. It gave a stable revenue income to the company..

• Political support: The Government gained the loyalty of the Zamindars who stood loyal during the 1857 mutiny too.

• No undue gain: The Government could not claim its illegitimate share in any increase of the revenue.