How did the introduction of the zamindari system affect Indian peasants and landlords?
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The Zamindari system is a direct result of the colonial exploitative practices led by Britishers during their rule in India. Peasants were often subjected to high rents and taxes imposed by zamindars. Many even fell in indebtedness as farmers borrow huge amounts of money to pay their rents hence, they are unable to repay which causes such kind of situation. Such situations also result in mass suicides by farmers as they fall in the trap of indebtedness. Farmers who once enjoyed their right to their lands and certain form of security end up becoming tenants or sharecroppers. In case of landlords, they feel empowered and hence they impose their control over poor farmers. They often acted as intermediaries between Britishers and farmers. In some cases when zamindars failed to meet the revenue demands they end up losing their zamindari rights and properties. Sometimes this system has caused tensions amongst the peasants and landlords hence which resulted in social unrest and demonstrations. This system had a huge impact on traditional land relations, and it has also led to many social changes in this system in the coming time. Zamindari system is completely banned from today’s world.