Question

Differentiate between Zamindari system and Ryotwari system.

Answer 1

1. Zamindari system : 

• Zamindar is a Persian word. 
• Zamindar indicated the head of a region. 
• Any person who has the hereditary rights to have a share in farmer’s crops was officially called as Zamindar. 

2. Ryotwari system : 

• When the British government move to tax farmers. Zamindars started harassing them more. 
• In order to save farmers the court of directors introduced it in 1817. 
• Farmer was head of the land.