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Sir John Shore: Architect of Stability in British India (1793-1798)

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Sir John Shore: Architect of Stability in British India (1793-1798) #

Bengal’s Tax Expert: Sir John Shore’s Legacy (1793-1798) #

He was in charge of Bengal from 1793 to 1798, and an expert in the Bengal tax system. Shore persuaded his superiors that the best way to ensure British dominance over India during the ensuing 20 years was to settle the land tax in a fair and stable manner. His in-depth familiarity with Bengali customs and traditions as well as revenue systems and institutions led the Court of Directors to select him for the Governor General’s Council in 1787.

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  • From 1772 through 1785, Shore was Hastings’ principal revenue advisor.
  • He served as president of the Revenue Board, the top administrative body, and a member of the Council.
  • Shore was a prominent advocate for the abolition of slavery. He actively supported William Wilberforce’s campaign to end the slave trade in the British Empire.

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Significant Events Under Sir John Shore: Reforms, Disagreements, and the Battle of Kharda (1793-1798) #

Events About
Revenue Administration
  • The majority of the 1786 and 1790 tax administration reforms were started and carried out in line with Shore’s theories.
  • Lord Cornwallis and Shore disagreed on the topic of long-term habitation.
  • Even though he disagreed with Cornwallis on Permanent Settlement and many of his laws, Shore carefully followed the Cornwallis code when he was Governor-General.
  • In a May 1785 Council minute titled “Remarks on the Mode of Administering Justice to the Natives in Bengal and on the Collection of Revenues,” Shore’s views were first presented.
Battle of Kharda(1795)
  • Nizam and the Maratha Empire fought in the Battle of Kharda, also known as the Battle of Khurla, in 1795. Nizam was soundly destroyed.
  • Despite the fact that Nizam was under the protection of Governor-General Sir John Shore, he adhered to the non-interventionist policy. Thus, the British lost faith as a result of this.

Evaluation Of His Tenure: Strengthening British Presence in India #

In his capacity as Governor-General, Sir John Shore shied away from hostilities. Five years of calm followed his term in office. However, his apt leadership has strengthened the British position in India: 

  • His strategy was to strengthen and effectively run the colonial state without taking needless risks abroad.
  • In an era when company officials were frequently dishonest, The Shore is particularly well-known for its unflinching honesty.

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Conclusion #

The court of directors thanked him “for his distinguished merit and attention in the administration of every branch of the company’s service during the period in which he held the office of governor-general”. He left India in March 1798 and turned the government over to Sir Alured Clarke. 

Previous Year Questions #

Q1. Under the Permanent Settlement, 1893, the Zamindars were required to issue pattas to the farmers which were not issued by many of the Zamindars. The reason was: (UPSC 2001)

  1. The Zamindars were trusted by the farmers.
  2. There was no official check upon the Zamindars.
  3. It was the responsibility of the British government.
  4. The farmers were not interested in getting pattas.

FAQs Related To Sir John Shore  #

Q1. What was Sir John Shore’s perspective on land revenue?

Ans. According to Sir John Shore, the Zamindar should be acknowledged as the land’s owner in order to complete the Land Revenue settlement with them. James Grant suggested that the firm be acknowledged as the land’s legitimate owner. 

Q2. How did Sir John Shore operate in his capacity as Governor-General?

Ans. In his capacity as Governor-General, Sir John Shore shied away from hostilities. His strategy was to strengthen and effectively run the colonial state without taking needless risks abroad. Five years of calm followed his term in office. In an era when company officials were frequently dishonest, The Shore is particularly well-known for its unflinching honesty. 

Q3. What was Sir John Shore’s non-interference policy?

Ans. The Company, according to the British Parliament, had no jurisdiction to meddle in the internal affairs of India because it was merely a trade organization. In this regard, directives were given.

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