Day: September 12, 2017

“Absentee landlordism was a consequential feature of Bengal’s Permanent land settlement.” Comment. ©selfstudyhistory.com The Permanent Settlement system introduced by Lord Cornwallis in Bengal and Bihar in 1793 under which land revenue was fixed permanently. The state demand was fixed at 89% of the rent and 11% was to be retained by the zamindar. Now that the state […]

“The permanent system of Bengal though initiated with best of best of intentions, was a sadly blundering affairs.” Comment. OR “Permanent Settlement disappointed many expectations and introduced there results that were not anticipated.” Comment. ©selfstudyhistory.com Ans: Permanent Settlement was introduced with the expectation that it would confer certain benefits on the Government in the following manner: […]

Q. In what ways does religion as reflected in the Vedic texts differ from the religion of the Gupta period? [20m] Q. “The Gupta period stands at the center of Indian history.” Critically Examine. [20m]