HistoryChapter -3
Ruling the countryside By Anand Vardhan , Viii A
Long Answers
1. What was Permanent settlement?
Ans- Permanent settlement was started as the villagers started leaving the villages due to extra taxes. It was setup with following rules/terms-
v Rajas & taluqdars were recognized as zamindars.
v Amount to be collected was fixed permanently
v Zamindars were responsible for collecting taxes.
2. What was ryotwari settlement?
Farmer wise collection was known as ryotwari
3. What was Mahlwari settlement ?
Village wise collection was known as Mahlwari system
One word Answers
What do you mean by following terms-?
Mahal-Village
Ryot –Worker
Indigo-A dye
Opium- A harmful drugs
Vat-A container used in Indigo factory.