The Permanent Settlement was introduced in __________.

The correct answer is 1793 A.D.

Key Points

• Lord Charles Cornwallis was the Governor-General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793.
• By the terms of the settlement, the rajas and taluqdars were recognised as zamindars and were asked to collect rent from the peasants and pay revenue to the Company.
• The amount to be paid was fixed permanently, that is, it was not to be increased ever in future.
• It was felt that this would ensure a regular flow of revenue into the Company’s coffers and at the same time encourage the zamindars to invest in improving the land.
• Since the revenue demand of the state would not be increased, the zamindar would benefit from increased production from the land.