Themes III - Chapter 1 Flashcards
(28 cards)
In which year was the Permanent Settlement introduced in Bengal?
1793
What was the main objective of the Permanent Settlement?
To ensure fixed revenue and encourage investment in agriculture
Who introduced the Permanent Settlement?
Lord Cornwallis
What would happen under the Sunset Law if revenue wasn’t paid on time?
The zamindari would be auctioned
Who were jotedars in rural Bengal?
Rich peasants who controlled land and had economic power
What percentage of zamindaris changed hands after the Permanent Settlement?
Over 75%
What was the role of the Fifth Report submitted to the British Parliament in 1813?
It reported on the East India Company’s administration in India
What was a “benami” purchase?
A purchase made in someone else’s name to hide the real owner
What kind of cultivation did the Paharias practice?
Shifting cultivation
Which British officer proposed a policy of pacification for the Paharias?
Augustus Cleveland
What symbolized Paharia life?
The hoe
What symbolized Santhal life?
The plough
What was the Damin-i-Koh?
A land demarcated for Santhal settlement
When was the Santhal Rebellion?
1855–56
What led to the Santhal rebellion?
Exploitation by moneylenders, zamindars, and British officials
Which crops did Santhals start growing for the market?
Cotton and rice
When did the Deccan Riots take place?
1875
What was the main reason for the Deccan Riots?
Peasant anger against moneylenders
What was the major action taken by peasants during the Deccan Riots?
Burning of account books and debt bonds
What revenue system was used in the Bombay Deccan?
Ryotwari system
What caused a cotton boom in India in the 1860s?
The American Civil War
What was the Deccan Riots Commission?
An enquiry commission set up in 1875 to investigate the peasant uprising
What practice did moneylenders use to bypass the Limitation Law?
Forced ryots to sign new bonds every 3 years
What term refers to a person living off rental income?
Rentier
