Q. In the 18th century, the Ijara system for land revenue collection was initially introduced in which region?
Answer: Bengal
Notes: The Ijara system of land revenue collection was first introduced in Bengal during the 18th century by Murshid Quli Khan. This resettlement involved granting contracts for the collection of revenue. Over time, the contractors or 'ijaradars' evolved into 'zamindars'. The system was a significant part of Bengal's administration, creating a landed aristocracy whose status was later confirmed by Lord Cornwallis. This system played an instrumental role in structuring the region's socio-economic framework at that time.