{"id":99869,"date":"2026-04-23T16:08:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=99869"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:08:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T10:38:09","slug":"inam-commission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/inam-commission\/","title":{"rendered":"Inam Commission 1852, Background, Objectives, Impact"},"content":{"rendered":"

The <\/span>Inam Commission of 1852<\/b>, established by Lord Dalhousie, was a significant administrative measure introduced during British rule in India. It played a crucial role in restructuring land ownership, particularly in the Bombay Presidency and parts of South India. The commission aimed to investigate and regulate <\/span>inam lands<\/b>, lands granted by previous Indian rulers as rewards or for service.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inam Commission Background<\/b><\/h2>\n

The <\/span>Inam Commission (1852)<\/b> was established during the tenure of Lord Dalhousie<\/a><\/strong> to examine tax-free land grants given by earlier Indian rulers. Many of these <\/span>inam lands<\/b> lacked proper written records, which created administrative confusion for the British. The colonial government aimed to verify ownership and bring more land under its revenue system. This move was part of a broader policy to strengthen control and increase income from land in British India.<\/span><\/p>\n

Inam Commission Objectives<\/b><\/h2>\n

The primary objectives of the Inam Commission were:<\/span><\/p>\n