History · Colonial Economy
UGC NET December 2012 History
The Governor General who visited Allahabad to review the working of the Mahalwari land revenue system was
ALord William Bentinck ✓ Correct
BLord Auckland
CLord Dalhousie
DLord Canning
Correct answer: (A) Lord William Bentinck — Lord William Bentinck visited Allahabad to review the Mahalwari system, so the answer is Lord William Bentinck.
Explanation
★Lord William Bentinck visited Allahabad to review the Mahalwari system, so the answer is Lord William Bentinck.
★He served as Governor General from 1828 to 1835.
★The Mahalwari system settled the revenue on the mahal, or village estate, as a whole.
★It was applied in much of the North-Western Provinces and the Punjab.
★Bentinck is also known for banning the practice of sati in 1829.
★He suppressed thuggee and promoted English education in India.
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