alleryThe Saharanpur Rules of 1855 reduced the state demand under Mahalwari to what share?
A25 percent
B50 percent
C75 percent
D95 percent
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 50 percent
1. The 66 percent demand proved onerous.
2. The Saharanpur Rules of 1855 revised it to 50 percent under Dalhousie.
3. Officers paid little attention to the rules, which caused discontent.
_Source: Wikipedia, Mahalwari system, Bentinck section_
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