John Shore

ModernPoliticianGreat Britain1751 — 1834

Governor-General of India, revenue settlement.

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Quick Facts

Born

1751

Died

1834

Country

Great Britain

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)45

Political (20%)59

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)50

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)54

Total Score56.2

John Shore — Complete Timeline

1793 AD

Permanent Settlement of BengalReform◆ Major

Shore implemented the Permanent Settlement of Bengal, a land revenue system that fixed land taxes in perpetuity. This system created a class of zamindars but led to peasant exploitation and economic stagnation.

Land RevenueZamindariEconomic Policy

Impact: regional

Appointed Governor-General of IndiaPolitical Action◆ Major

John Shore was appointed Governor-General of India. His tenure was marked by a policy of non-intervention in Indian states, contrasting with his predecessor Lord Cornwallis.

British IndiaGovernor-General

Impact: regional

1795 AD

War with the Maratha ConfederacyWar

Shore's policy of non-intervention was challenged by the Maratha Confederacy's internal conflicts. He avoided direct British involvement, but the situation led to the eventual Anglo-Maratha Wars under his successors.

MarathaNon-Intervention

Impact: regional