On an outline map of the subcontinent, mark out the areas described in this chapter. Find out whether there were other areas where the Permanent Settlement and the ryotwari system were prevalent and plot these on the map as well.
In the chapter the following areas have been mentioned of the subcontinent.
(a)Bengal. (Bangladesh along with certain area of Bihar, Orissa and hilly areas of Assam).
(b)Bombay Presidency and
(c)Madras Presidency,
(d)The Britishers introduced Mahalwari system of land revenue in eastern part of Punjab
(e)Surat
(f)Rajmahal hills (occupied by Paharias and Santhals).
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