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Which British official was responsible for the introduction of the "Mahalwari System" of land revenue in North India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Holt Mackenzie
  2. Thomas Munro
  3. Lord Cornwallis
  4. Lord Wellesley

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Holt Mackenzie

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Holt Mackenzie šŸ“š Explanation: The Mahalwari system was introduced in 1822 in the North-Western Provinces and Punjab. Unlike the Zamindari system, the unit of revenue settlement was the 'Mahal' (village or estate). The village community was held collectively responsible for the payment of land revenue, which was subject to periodic revision.