Zamindars and Revenue Dates
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Question (English)
What happened to zamindars who failed to deposit revenue on the fixed dates?
- They received a warning only
- They were to lose their rights ✓ Correct
- They received additional land
- Nothing happened
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Zamindars who failed to deposit specified sums of revenue on fixed dates were to lose their rights.
Key Points:
- This strict condition made zamindars adopt an exploitative attitude toward cultivators.
- They focused solely on rent collection regardless of cultivators' economic condition.
- This was a major factor behind agricultural stagnation.
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