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What was the purpose of the auction in Burdwan in 1797?
Think about the British revenue policies.
Who were the primary buyers at the Burdwan auction?
Consider who might act on behalf of the zamindars.
What percentage of the auction was conducted fictitiously?
Think about the indirect meaning of control.
True or False: The Permanent Settlement benefited all zamindars.
Consider how stable zamindary wealth was.
Draft a letter from a zamindar to the East India Company, explaining why he should not lose control over his estate despite auction, providing valid arguments.
Focus on loyalty and local management benefits.
Create a comparative analysis of how the dynamics of power shifted from zamindars to jotedars post auction events.
Consider who benefits and who loses power.
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