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Tribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age — Social Science STD 8 — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 8Social ScienceTribals, Dikus and the Vision of a Golden Age2 Marks
Question
Describe land settlements introduced by the British.
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Answer

The British introduced land settlements to ensure a regular revenue source for the state. Under these settlements:
  1. The british measured the land, defined the rights of each individual to that land, and fixed the revenue demand for the state.
  2. Some peasants were declared landowners, others tenants. The tenants were to pay rent to the landowner who in turn paid revenue to the state.

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