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Q.

Which of the following did not occur during the Governor Generalship of Warren Hastings?

Explanation:
  • Permanent Settlement of Bengal, 1793 happened during the period of Lord Cornwallis.
  • Permanent Settlement was introduced, to regulate revenue administration. in this, Zamindars were recognised owners of land and a ten year settlement was made with them in 1790. In 1793, the decinnial settlement was declared permanent and zamindars and their legitimate sucessesor were allowed to hold their estates at that very assesed rate for ever.

Thus, Option C is Correct.

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