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New kinds of Land rights

Introduction During the colonial period in India, new systems of land rights were introduced by the British. These changes affected land ownership, cultivation patterns, and rural society. In this post, we explore the main types of land rights that emerged, including Zamindari, Ryotwari, and Mahalwari systems, and their effects on Indian peasants. Why New Land […]

What were the objectives of the colonial revenue policy? Discuss.

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Introduction The British colonial government introduced new revenue policies in India with the main aim of collecting income for the state. These policies were very different from traditional Indian systems. They were designed to benefit the British economy, even if it harmed Indian farmers and the local economy. In this article, we will discuss the

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