Question 1 of 53Modern Indian History

The tendency for increased litigation was visible after the introduction of the land settlement system of Lord Cornwallis in 1793. The reason for this is normally traced to which of the following provisions?

AMaking Zamindar’s position stronger vis-à-vis the ryot
BMaking East India Company an overlord of zamindars
CMaking judicial system more efficient
DNone of the (a), (b) and (c)

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59 words hidden ... issue is historically important because it shows how colonial land systems changed not only revenue extraction but also ... 64 words hidden