The Governor General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced in Bengal in 1793 was:
(1) Lord Wellesley
(2) Lord Curzon
(3) Lord Cornwallis
(4) Lord Dalhousie
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option 3 - 3
(1) Lord Wellesley
(2) Lord Curzon
(3) Lord Cornwallis
(4) Lord Dalhousie
Charles Cornwallis was the commander of British forces during the American War Of Independence and the Governor General of Bengal when the Permanent Settlement was introduced in 1793.