alleryIn zamindari bidding, who became owner of the land?
AThe oldest cultivator
BThe village headman
CThe top bidding zamindar
DThe Company collector
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. The top bidding zamindar
1. The British had zamindars bid for the highest tax rate.
2. The highest bidder was made owner of the land.
3. The original cultivators lost ownership and became tenants.
_Source: Wikipedia, Ryotwari system, zamindari section_
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