alleryWho introduced the Mahalwari system in 1822?
AThomas Munro
BHolt Mackenzie
CLord Cornwallis
DLord Hastings
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Holt Mackenzie
1. The Mahalwari system was introduced by Holt Mackenzie in 1822.
2. It aimed to protect village-level autonomy.
3. Munro is linked with ryotwari and Cornwallis with the Permanent Settlement.
_Source: Wikipedia, Mahalwari system, lead section_
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