Summary: The text discusses the land systems and revenue administration in British India, focusing on various provinces and settlements. It describes how the Government of India published a manual in 1882 detailing land tenures and revenue systems. Subsequent legislative changes prompted the author to write a new edition, which delves into topics like the Permanent Settlement in Bengal, Oudh Rent Act, Panjabi Land Revenue, and Tenancy Acts. The work highlights the principles of land revenue assessment, the role of the Department of Agriculture and Revenue, reforms in settlement procedures, and issues like the suspension and remission of land revenue. It also covers specific provinces such as Bengal, Madras, Assam, and districts like Manbhum, Sahebgunj, and the Santal Parganas. Detailed discussions include the relationship between landlords and tenants, revenue growth, tax collections, and intricacies of temporary and permanent settlements. The text emphasizes the historical and legal complexities of land tenure systems, reflecting on the challenges and reforms in British India's land administration.