Ryotwari System was introduced by Thomas Munro in 1820. This was the primary land revenue system in South India. Major areas of introduction include Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorg provinces of British India. In Ryotwari System the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants.

What was Munro system when and where was it introduced?

The system was devised by Capt. Alexander Read and Thomas (later Sir Thomas) Munro at the end of the 18th century and introduced by the latter when he was governor (1820–27) of Madras (now Chennai). The principle was the direct collection of the land revenue from each individual cultivator by government agents.

Which system was introduced by Thomas Munro?

The ryotwari system was a land revenue system in British India which was introduced by Sir Thomas Munro in 1820 based on system administered by Captain Alexander Read in the Baramahal District.