Question

Why British decided to discontinue permanent settlement method for revenue collection

Answer 1

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The Permanent Settlement, also known as the Permanent Settlement of Bengal, ... Revenueswere collected by zamindars, native Indians who were treated as the landowners.

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Answer 2

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The British thought that once the revenue demands of the State were permanently set, there would be a regular flow of tax income. The British officials thought that such a process would lead to the emergence of yeomen class of farmers and rich landowners who would invest their capital to generate further surpluses.