Question
Mention the land settlements introduced by the British.
Solution
The British introduced land settlements to ensure a regular revenue source for the state.
Under these settlements:
Under these settlements:
(i)The Britisher measured the land, defined the rights of each individual to that land, and fixed the revenue demand for the state.
(ii)Some peasants were declared landowners, others tenants.
(iii)The tenants were to pay rent to the landowner who in turn paid revenue to the state.
