Question

What steps did lord cornwallis take to consolidate British administration in india?

Answer 1

Lord Cornwallis took following steps to consolidate the British System of Administration :
1.East India company court of Directors proposed a permanent settlement for      Bangal in 1786.
2. In 1800 this bill  was passed as act by green signal of Lord Cornwallis after        lots of debates.
3 under this act those who are Zamidaar &  collect the revenue collectors will owners of that land & will work for govt.
4.act brought separation of Judicial system &its powers. 
5.so in every district there will be district judge for administration of Justice .
6. He passed the law to avoid the corruption & illegal trade  also hike the salary of govt. Servants.

Answer 2

Lord Cornwallis was a British army officer, civil administrator, and diplomat. His career was primarily military in nature, including a series of well-known campaigns during the War of American Independence from 1776 to 1781 that culminated in his surrender at Yorktown.