Question

what methods did Warren Hastings use for collecting revenue

Answer 1

The following points may help you:

a. Warren Hastings introduced a new system for collecting revenue in 1773.
b. Under this system the right to collect revenue was auctioned by the Company.
c. The highest bidder was given the right to collect revenue and control over land for five years.
d. The Board of revenue was set up , which included English collectors who were appointed for every district.
e. The land owners collected revenue and paid to the Company.

Answer 2

Methods did Warren Hastings use for collecting revenue:

• In 1773. Under this rule, the right of the collected revenue was given to the highest bidder through auction.

• The highest bidder have right to collect revenue for five years.

• The peasants, merchants and shopkeepers were supposed to 'pay their taxes' to the 'highest bidder' which used to be problematic for them sometimes due to the harsh nature of the bidder.

• Earlier, the Zamindars had the right to collect revenue and form two different paths leading to the government and the peasants.

• The land proprietors collect the revenue and paid to the Company.

• Warren Hastings was the first governor-general of India. He introduced Izaredari system.

• After the auctioning, many of these zamindars lost their job and the bidder would use the poor peasants making a profit for himself.

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