The Zamindari System was a land revenue system in India. It emerged during the Mughal era and was formalised under British rule. Zamindars acted as landlords, collecting taxes from peasants. They held significant power and often exploited farmers. This system contributed to social inequality and economic distress. It was abolished after India gained independence in 1947, reshaping land ownership and agrarian relations.
During the nineteenth century, India witnessed the emergence'of many intellectual currents for national regeneration including'in its religious, social,...
