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.