Question

How were the Ryotwari and Mahalwari settlements different from the Permanent Settlements​

Answer 1

Answer:

The settlement under ryotwari system was not made permanent. Revenue rates were 50% where land was dry and 60% in irrigated areas. Mahalwari systemIt was introduced in 1822 by HoltMackenzie and R.M Bird in areas of Central province,North-west frontier,Agra,Punjab, Gangetic valley etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

Under the Permanent Settlement, the rates of revenue were fixed permanently, i.e. it was not to be increased ever in future. But in the mahalwari system it was decided that the rate of revenue would be revised periodically, not permanently fixed.

Under the Permanent Settlement, the zamindars were given the charge of collecting revenue from the peasants and paying it to the Company. But in the mahalwari system this charge was given to the village headman.