The 'Mahalwari System' of land revenue was introduced by which British official? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Mahalwari System' of land revenue was introduced by which British official?
A. Charles Metcalfe
B. Thomas Munro
C. John Lawrence
D. Holt Mackenzie
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Holt Mackenzie, as the Secretary to the Board of Revenue, formulated the Mahalwari system in 1822, where the village community (mahal) was collectively responsible for revenue payment.

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