Contribution of local Zamindars and business class to the development of Urbanization in Murshidabad district in Colonial Period

Abstract: This research article tries to show the contribution of new zaminder class and businessmen who lived in various towns of Murshidabad district to urban development. The new class of zaminders who come to into existence due to the Permanent Settlement of 1793 were mainly absentee landlords, who stayed in the towns and contributed financially to the development of civic amenities in the towns. Similarly businessmen who resided in the towns of Murshidabad district also contributed significantly to the development of civic amenities in the towns. No specific work has been done on this aspect of urbanization in this district. This particular research article tries to fill up that gap.