The Permanent Settlement was introduced by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The Permanent Settlement was introduced by:
A. Warren Hastings
B. Lord Cornwallis
C. Lord Dalhousie
D. Lord Wellesley
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal in 1793, fixing land revenue permanently.

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