What is known as the 5th report? Explain its contents and importance.

1.	What is known as the 5th report? Explain its contents and importance.
Answer» In 1813, a report about the administration and working of the East India Company was submitted to the British Parliament. This is called the 5th Report. Before this, 4 such reports were submitted to the Parliament. The 5th report had 1000 pages. More than 800 pages were appendixes. The report contained the following: Complaints of the farmers and zamindars. Reports of the district collectors. Statements of tax income. Reports by officials about the revenue and judicial affairs in Bengal and Madras.

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In 1813, a report about the administration and working of the East India Company was submitted to the British Parliament. This is called the 5th Report. Before this, 4 such reports were submitted to the Parliament. The 5th report had 1000 pages. More than 800 pages were appendixes.

The report contained the following:

Complaints of the farmers and zamindars.
Reports of the district collectors.
Statements of tax income.
Reports by officials about the revenue and judicial affairs in Bengal and Madras.

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