Class 12 History Chapter 9

NCERT Solutions of class 12th chapter – 9, “Colonialism and The Countryside: Exploring Official Archives ”

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Question 6. Why were many zamindaris auctioned after the Permanent Settlement? The Permanent Settlement of 1793, introduced by Lord Cornwallis in the Bengal Presidency, was a landmark administrative reform implemented by the British East India Company. While it aimed to streamline land revenue collection and ensure a steady income for the British administration, it also … Read more

NCERT Solutions of Class 12th Chapter 9: Colonialism and The Countryside – Exploring Official Archives

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Question 9. What are the problems of using official sources in writing about the history of peasants? The problems of using official sources in writing about the history of peasants are multifaceted and must be carefully examined in the context of colonial historiography. Official records, which form the primary archival material for historians, reflect the … Read more