Question

Who started the Zamindari system?
A) John Shor
B) L. Carnavalis
C) Lord Minto
D) William Bentinck

Answer 1

Lord Carnavalis started Zamindari system.

Answer 2

CORNWALLIS STARTED THE ZAMINDARI SYSTEM :

Your answer is option [b] L. Cornwallis.

• He introduced this system in 1793.
• It was introduced through The Permanent Settlement Act.
• In this system Zamindars were considered as the qwners of the land.
• This Act means that the zamindar is the owner of the land, the territory should be administered by a zamindar, the system of collecting revenue should also be done by a zamindar.