EPISODE · May 6, 2026 · 6 MIN
Permanent Settlement: How Cornwallis Reshaped Bengal's Countryside
from The Hidden History of Bengal: Kingdoms, Empires, and Revolution — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 1793, Governor-General Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, fixing land revenue forever and creating a new class of zamindar landlords. But this seemingly administrative reform had devastating consequences: peasant revolts, the destruction of traditional patron-client relationships, and a rural economy enslaved to moneylenders. Historian Lucas and co-host Luna explore how the Settlement concentrated wealth in Calcutta, fueled the Bengal Renaissance, and sowed the seeds for later peasant uprisings like Tebhaga. They discuss the Rangpur uprising of 1783, the Tagore family's zamindari, and why the system lasted until 1950. A deep dive into the policy that transformed Bengal's countryside and its long shadow. #PermanentSettlement #BengalHistory #BritishRaj #Cornwallis #Zamindar #LandRevenue #PeasantRevolt #RangpurUprising #Tebhaga #BengalFamine #ColonialAgriculture #BengalRenaissance #TagoreFamily #EconomicHistory #SouthAsia #History #FexingoHistory #HiddenHistoryOfBengal #PalaEmpire #SenaDynasty Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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In 1793, Governor-General Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, fixing land revenue forever and creating a new class of zamindar landlords. But this seemingly administrative reform had devastating consequences: peasant revolts, the destruction of traditional patron-client relationships, and a rural economy enslaved to moneylenders. Historian Lucas and co-host Luna explore how the Settlement concentrated wealth in Calcutta, fueled the Bengal Renaissance, and sowed the seeds for later peasant uprisings like Tebhaga. They discuss the Rangpur uprising of 1783, the Tagore family's zamindari, and why the system lasted until 1950. A deep dive into the policy that transformed Bengal's countryside and its long shadow. #PermanentSettlement #BengalHistory #BritishRaj #Cornwallis #Zamindar #LandRevenue #PeasantRevolt #RangpurUprising #Tebhaga #BengalFamine #ColonialAgriculture #BengalRenaissance #TagoreFamily #EconomicHistory #SouthAsia #History #FexingoHistory #HiddenHistoryOfBengal #PalaEmpire #SenaDynasty Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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