Hindu land revenue

Hindu land revenue refers to the system of collecting taxes on agricultural land in India during the colonial period. Under this system, landowners or cultivators paid a specified portion of their produce or income to the government as revenue. It was used to fund public expenses and maintain administrative functions. The revenue system varied over time and regions, often influenced by British policies. Essentially, it was a formalized method of taxing land for state revenue, important for economic and land management purposes, and played a key role in shaping land ownership and agricultural practices in Hindu-majority areas.