M'culloch's Universal Gazetteer, Vol. 2 of 2: A Dictionary, Geographical, Statistical, and Historical, of the Various Countries, Places, and Principal Natural Objects in the World (Classic Reprint) - Paperback

Excerpt from M'culloch's Universal Gazetteer, Vol. 2 of 2: A Dictionary, Geographical, Statistical, and Historical, of the Various Countries, Places, and Principal Natural Objects in the World
But. Notwithstanding what has now been stated. The per petual or zemindary settlement. Established by Lord Corn wallis in Bengal in 1793. Was made on the assumption that the semlndars were the proprietors ofthe soil. Ills lord shi indeed. Was far from being personally entidad that such was really the case; but he was anxioustocreate a clam of large proprietors. And to give them an interest in the improvement and prosperity of the country. It is clear. However. That this wish could not he realised without de stroying the permanent rights of the mm, for. Unless this were accomplished. The zemindars could not interlhre in the management of their estates. The interests of the se mlndars. And the rights of the ryots. Were plainly irrecon cilable; and it was obvious that the ibrmer would en deavour to reduce the latter to the condition of tenants at will. But this necemary consequence was either over looked or ine bctuail provided against. The zemindars became, under condi on of their paying the ameasment, or quit-rent. Due to government. Proprietors or owners or the land. The amount of the amessment was fixed at the av erage of what it had been for a few years previously. And it was declared to be perpetual and {near-table at that amount. When a reminder fell into arrear with govern ment. His estate might be either sold or resumed.
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