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    PODAR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

    Worksheet 1
    Name: Std: VIII Date:
    Subject: Social Studies – History Topic: Agrarian Policies of the British

    Echoes of Change: A Tale of Colonial Bengal

    In the heart of colonial Bengal, amidst the bustling markets and verdant fields, lived a
    young farmer named Anirudh. He tilled the fertile soil of his village, alongside his fellow
    villagers, under the watchful gaze of the English East India Company.

    Anirudh's life was forever altered when the Company established its stronghold in Bengal.
    The once-thriving economy of the region was plunged into turmoil, casting a shadow of
    uncertainty over the livelihoods of its inhabitants. As the Company imposed heavy
    revenue demands, farmers like Anirudh found themselves at the mercy of fluctuating
    prices and diminishing returns.

    Desperate to meet the Company's insatiable appetite for revenue, Anirudh and his fellow
    farmers toiled tirelessly in the fields. Yet, despite their efforts, agricultural production
    dwindled, intensifying the economic woes plaguing Bengal. The decline of artisanal
    production further compounded the region's hardships, as skilled craftsmen deserted
    their villages in search of better opportunities.

    Amidst the chaos, tragedy struck with devastating force. The famine of 1770 swept
    through Bengal like a relentless tempest, claiming the lives of millions and leaving a trail
    of destruction in its wake. Anirudh witnessed firsthand the horrors of starvation and
    despair as his community struggled to survive amidst the ravages of famine.

    As the famine receded and the land began to heal, the Engliash East India Company
    grappled with the repercussions of their policies. Recognizing the need for reform, the
    Company embarked on a journey of experimentation in land revenue collection. Through
    trial and error, three distinct systems emerged: the Permanent Settlement, the Mahalwari
    Settlement, and the Ryotwari Settlement.

    Anirudh watched with cautious optimism as these new systems took root in Bengal. With
    the Permanent Settlement, zamindars assumed responsibility for revenue collection, while
    the Mahalwari Settlement entrusted village headmen with the task. Meanwhile, the

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    Ryotwari Settlement brought direct taxation to the ryots (cultivators), bypassing
    traditional intermediaries.

    As the dust settled and the echoes of change reverberated across Bengal, Anirudh
    remained steadfast in his commitment to the land. With the promise of a new era
    dawning, he looked to the future with hope, determined to carve out a better life for
    himself and his community amidst the shifting tides of colonial rule.

    What impact did the arrival of the East India Company have on the artisans?

    What impact did the famine have on the farmers of Bengal?

    What did the English East India Company decide once famine in Bengal receded?

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