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Colonialism And The Countryside
Mention one customary norm regulated the relationship between the moneylenders and ryots.
A variety of customary norms regulated the relationship between the moneylenders and the ryots. One general norm was that the interest charged could not be more than the principal. This was meant to limit the moneylender’s exaction and defined what could be counted as “fair interest.”
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Why were many zamindaris auctioned after the Permanent Settlement?
In what way was the livelihood of the Paharias different from that of the Santhals?
How did the American Civil War affect the lives of ryots in India?
What are the problems of using official sources in writing about the history of peasants?
On an outline map of the subcontinent, mark out the areas described in this chapter. Find out whether there were other areas where the Permanent Settlement and the Ryotwari system were prevalent and plot these on the map as well.
Mention the revenue system introduced by the British in Bombay Deccan with one of its main characteristics.
Why was British introduce new systems of revenue?
Explain any two observations made by Buchanan that helped the English East India Company to expand its trade in India.
How did the British encourage the Santhals to settle in Rajmahal hills?
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