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The Permanent Settlement was introduced by Lord ______ in 1793.

  1. Rajaraja I
  2. Kalhana
  3. Gautamiputra Satakarni
  4. Cornwallis

Answer: Cornwallis

Lord Cornwallis introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, Bihar, and Odisha in 1793. It fixed land revenue permanently and recognized zamindars as landowners, creating a loyal landlord class. [[1]]

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