Who was the Raja of Burdwan when Permanent Settlement was imposed?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Tejchand.
· Raja Tejchand was the ruler of Burdwan when the Permanent Settlement was imposed in 1793 by Lord Cornwallis.
· The Permanent Settlement, also known as the Zamindari System, was an agreement between the British East India Company and the landlords (Zamindars) of Bengal to fix the land revenue that the Zamindars would pay to the Company.
· Raja Tejchand of Burdwan was one of the prominent Zamindars who accepted this settlement, which had a significant impact on the socio-economic structure of Bengal.
Information Booster:
· Mehtab Chand: A later ruler of Burdwan, who ruled in the mid-19th century, and was known for his administrative reforms and charitable works.
· Abu Ray and Sangam Rai: Not associated with the history of Burdwan or the implementation of the Permanent Settlement.
Additional Information:
· Permanent Settlement of 1793:
· Introduced by Lord Cornwallis as part of the Cornwallis Code.
· It aimed to create a stable and regular source of revenue for the British government by making Zamindars hereditary landowners.
· While it benefited some Zamindars, it often led to the exploitation of peasants and widespread economic distress in rural areas.