General History Questions

The Permanent Revenue Settlement of Bengal was introduced by Lord Cornwallis. It was implemented in 1793 during the British colonial period in India. The system aimed to provide a stable source of revenue for the British East India Company by fixing the land revenue demand on a permanent basis. Under this settlement, land revenue was fixed in perpetuity, and the zamindars (landlords) became intermediaries responsible for collecting revenue from the peasants and forwarding it to the British government. While it aimed to create stability, the Permanent Settlement had long-term negative consequences for the agrarian economy in Bengal.

The concept of "Total Revolution" is associated with Jayaprakash Narayan (JP). Jayaprakash Narayan, a prominent Indian independence activist and later a political leader, introduced the idea of Total Revolution during the 1970s. He called for a comprehensive and non-violent revolution that would address not only political issues but also social, economic, and moral concerns. JP advocated for a transformation of the entire system to bring about positive changes in various aspects of life in India.