Question

why were many zamindars auctioned after the British introduction of permanent settlement​

Answer 1

Answer:

Many Zamindaris were auctioned as the Zamindars failed to pay up the agreed land revenue on time.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:

Ans: Many Zamindaris were auctioned as the Zamindars failed to pay up the agreed land revenue on time. The reason for the same:

1. Many believed that the land revenue settlemnt was on the higher side. Moreover soon after the permanent settlement the foodgrain prices declined. The ryots could not pay up the land revenue and hence Zamindars also defaulted.

2. The revenue was to be deposited on time irrespective of harvesting cycle. This was another reason for default by the Zamindars.

3. The power of Zamindars was curbed by the Company. They were no longer law and order enforcing agency at local level. Their musclemen were also weakened. As a result of this Zamindars could not effectively collect taxes at times.

4. Many a time Jotedars and peasants deliberately delayed the land revenue payment. This resulted in default by Zamindars and the auction thereafter.