Which British official was responsible for the introduction of the Permanent Settlement in Bengal? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which British official was responsible for the introduction of the Permanent Settlement in Bengal?
A. Lord Cornwallis
B. Lord Wellesley
C. Lord Hastings
D. Lord Dalhousie
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal in 1793, which fixed the revenue payable by zamindars to the East India Company.

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