Question

what was the long term effect of the permanent settlement

Answer 1

The long term effects of permanent settlement are as follows -

A small group of landlords and nobles became the most influential people in the society.

The zamindars introduced malpractices such as polygamy and kulinism.

The landlords became more loyal to the British administration and stood by them as a pillar of support due to this permanent settlement system.

Answer 2

In permanent settlement taxes were introduced which were collected by the Zamindars.

These taxes finally reached the treasury and were put to use.

Permanent settlements provided people with long term employment opportunities and gave them places to settle. In long term settlements taxes were fixed which helped the farmers to a good extent.