Question

Which were the 3 villages over which the east india company acquired zamindari rights in 1698?

Answer 1

In 1698, the East India Company acquired zamindari rights over three villages, Sutanuti, Govindapur and Kalikata, which later developed into Calcutta or Kolkata as it is known today.

Answer 2

Sutanuti, Govindapur, and Kalikata are the three villages East India Company acquired zamindari rights in 1698.

EXPLANATION:

In 1698, East India Company acquired Sutanuti, Govindapur, and Kalikata from the Mughal emperor and constructed fort then in the city known as Calcutta (modern Kolkatta). Bengal region is a highly fertile and densely populated region, British flourishing their trade via Calcutta port.

Zamindari's rights gave ownership to the British of three villages. British follow two principles in India such as captured the land near the shoreline and constructs the fort. Like, the British built Fort William in Calcutta and it as to make Headquarters of India.