Ruling the Country Side in One Shot | History - Class 8th | Umang | Physics Wallah
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The text discusses a company's efforts to maximize revenue through different settlement systems, including permanent, Mahalwari, Munro, Malvani, and Ryotwari, to address challenges with revenue collection and indigo cultivation demand in the European market, leading to conflicts with cultivators and British intervention. The company faced issues with revenue demand, cultivation challenges, and rebellions by cultivators against the oppressive system, ultimately resulting in a decrease in production and impacting planters.
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- The company faced challenges with revenue collection due to villagers leaving in response to low prices, impacting the implementation of differential settlement.
- The introduction of different settlement systems like the Mahalwari and Munro systems aimed to streamline revenue collection and address issues of revenue demand, leading to shifts in responsibilities between landlords and cultivators.
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What challenges did the company face in revenue collection?
The company encountered difficulties when expenses increased due to acquiring rights, leading to the need for maximum revenue collection. Different settlement systems were implemented, such as differential settlement and permanent settlement, to address revenue collection issues. However, challenges arose with villagers leaving due to low prices, landlords not investing in improving plant quality, and revenue payment issues. The introduction of the Mahalwari system focused on revenue estimation from fields in villages, while the Munro system involved direct revenue collection from cultivators. Despite efforts to maximize revenue, problems persisted, such as high revenue demands causing deserted villages and confrontations with authorities.
What was the impact of the Indigo cultivation system on cultivators?
The Indigo cultivation system, driven by European market demand, forced cultivators to grow specific crops like indigo, leading to increased production. However, challenges arose, including land availability issues and loan cycles that burdened cultivators. The oppressive system sparked rebellion among cultivators, resulting in violent confrontations with authorities. Royce and other cultivators were issued notices regarding the Indigo contract, prompting a military commission to protect them. This inquiry criticized the plantation system, allowing planters to refuse Indigo production. Stuart Broad's announcement that planters could refuse Indigo production led to a shift of the plant to Bihar, where Mahatma Gandhi initiated a movement against the Indigo plantation system, causing a decrease in production and impacting the planters.
How did the company aim to profit from the European market demand?
The company sought to profit from the European market demand by purchasing goods based on demand, particularly focusing on indigo plantation crops. The British forced cultivators to grow specific crops like indigo to meet the global demand for its vibrant color, especially in European countries. Indigo was imported from West Indies and America to address fluctuations in supply, leading to increased production. The rise in the indigo business prompted officers to leave their jobs to start their ventures, highlighting the lucrative nature of meeting European market demands.
What were the key features of the Mahalwari system?
The Mahalwari system introduced a new settlement approach focusing on revenue estimation from fields in villages. Under this system, collectors were directed to inspect fields, estimate revenue, and record the rights and customs of villagers. This system aimed to streamline revenue collection processes and ensure accurate revenue estimation by directly involving field inspections and recording village customs. The Mahalwari system represented a shift towards a more detailed and comprehensive approach to revenue collection within the company's operations.
How did the company address revenue collection challenges with landlords?
The company implemented various settlement systems to address revenue collection challenges with landlords. Initially, differential settlement and permanent settlement were introduced to collect land revenue, with consequences for non-payment. Landlords were expected to invest in improving plant quality to boost production and revenue, but their lack of interest led to revenue payment issues and land being transferred to others. The Munro system involved direct revenue collection from cultivators by the company, separate from landlords, to streamline revenue collection processes. Despite these efforts, challenges persisted in ensuring effective revenue collection and addressing issues with landlords' investment reluctance.
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