Question

Why did the zamindars fail to meet the revenue demand?

Answer 1

Answer:

The Zamindars failed to pay the revenue-demand in the early decades after the permanent settlement: ... This was because it was felt that if the demand was fixed for all time to come, the Company would never be able to claim a share of increased income from land when prices rose and cultivation expanded.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Zamindars failed to pay the revenue-demand in the early decades after the permanent settlement: ... This was because it was felt that if the demand was fixed for all time to come, the Company would never be able to claim a share of increased income from land when prices rose and cultivation expanded.