The Ryotwari experiment in land revenue was started by Alexander Reed and Thomas (later Sir Thomas) Munro at the end of the 18th century and introduced by the latter when he was the Governor (1820–1827) of Madras (now Chennai). The major areas of introduction include Madras, Bombay, parts of Assam and Coorgh provinces of the British India. In Ryotwari System, the ownership rights were handed over to the peasants. The British Government collected taxes directly from the peasants. The revenue rates of the Ryotwari System were 50% where the lands were dry and 60% in irrigated land.