jan 1, 1859 - PS1793: Rent Act (Bengal)

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(Related to PS1793)

Tenants cultivating land for >12 years got occupancy rights
Zamindar cannot increase rent
Patta system reintroduced
No imprisonment of Tenants

Still, z continued oppression

1879: Rent Commission setup
1885: Bengal Tenancy Act

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