INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820. Major areas of introduction include Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorgh provinces of British India. In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ryotwari system This system of land revenue was instituted in the late 18th century by Sir Thomas Munro, Governor of Madras in 1820. This was practised in the Madras and Bombay areas, as well as Assam and Coorg provinces.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Ryotwari system is associated with the name of Thomas Munro, who was appointed Governor of Madras in May 1820. Subsequently, the Ryotwari system was extended to the Bombay area. Munro gradually reduced the rate of taxation from one half to one third of the gross produce, even then an excessive tax.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ryotwari System was introduced in India in 1820 by Thomas Munro and Charles Reed. It was first introduced in Madras presidency. Under this British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants.

Detailed explanation-5: -Captain Alexander Read and Sir Thomas Munro devised the Ryotwari System at the end of the eighteenth century. However, it was introduced by Sir Thomas Munro when he was governor of the Madras Presidency (1819-26).