Land revenue systems

Land revenue systems refer to the methods by which governments collect taxes on land and its produce. Historically, different systems like the Zamindari, Ryotwari, and Mahalwari were used in various regions. The Zamindari system involved landlords collecting taxes from peasants and passing a fixed amount to the government. The Ryotwari system directly taxed individual farmers, while the Mahalwari system involved collecting revenue from village communities. These systems aimed to organize land taxation efficiently, ensure government income, and regulate land use, with each having distinct methods of assessment, collection, and administration.