The Hidden History of Bengal: Kingdoms, Empires, and Revolution — Fexingo History
Permanent Settlement: How Cornwallis Reshaped Bengal's Countryside — Fexingo History
In 1793, Lord Cornwallis enacted the Permanent Settlement, fixing land revenue indefinitely and establishing a zamindar landlord class. This policy resulted in peasant uprisings, disrupted traditional relationships, and led to a rural economy dependent on moneylenders…