Colonialism And The Countryside

Mirzapur was a prominent trade and collection centre for cotton from the Deccan before the establishment of railways, due to its favorable location near riverine trade routes.

Tej Chand was the ruler of Burdwan at the time of the implementation of Permanent Settlement in Bengal by Lord Cornwallis.

A sahukar was a key figure in rural economic life, functioning as both a lender of money and a trader in goods.

The Sunset Law stated that if the revenue was not paid by sunset on the due date, the zamindari could be auctioned off. It was introduced during the implementation of the Permanent Settlement.

Francis Buchanan-Hamilton was a Scottish physician who also explored various parts of India. He made significant contributions in the fields of botany, zoology, and geography during his expeditions under the British East India Company.

The correct option is (C): Bengal