Question

who devised the mahalwari system?

Answer 1

Mahalwari system was introduced in 1833 during the period of William Bentick. 

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Answer 2

Mahalwari system was introduced by William. Bentick(governer general of British India).The name of his officer is R.W.BIRD.

The word MAHA means estates.HERE a village or a group of villeges is considered as a estate.For this amount to be collected is fixed.Revenue will be collected by VILLEGE HEADS.

DRAW BACKS

1.villege head is acting as middle men,exploiting the farmers

2.Britishers were not exempting taxes even during adverse drought conditions also

3.money lenders started confiscating all the property of farmers