Who do you think gained the most from the ‘Permanent Settlement’-

1.	Who do you think gained the most from the ‘Permanent Settlement’- the British Government, the zamindars or the peasants? Give your reasons.
Answer» The Zamindars gained most from the ‘Permanent settlement’. Reasons: 1. The zamindars paid only 10% of prefixed revenue. They did not pay the surplus collection to the British. 2. Peasants had to pay more revenue. Those who could not pay the revenue, lost their land. They changed as tenant farmers.

Who do you think gained the most from the ‘Permanent Settlement’- the British Government, the zamindars or the peasants? Give your reasons.

Answer»

The Zamindars gained most from the ‘Permanent settlement’.

Reasons:

1. The zamindars paid only 10% of prefixed revenue. They did not pay the surplus collection to the British.

2. Peasants had to pay more revenue. Those who could not pay the revenue, lost their land. They changed as tenant farmers.