ZAMINDAR Meaning and
Definition
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A zamindar is a historical term used in the Indian subcontinent to refer to a landlord or landowner who held extensive land holdings and exercised substantial power and authority over the peasants or tenants on their land. The term originated during the Mughal Empire and continued to be used during the British colonial rule in India.
Typically, a zamindar owned large tracts of agricultural land and would collect rents or taxes from the peasants or farmers who lived and worked on their estates. They were responsible for the administration and maintenance of their lands, including the allocation of resources such as irrigation facilities, seeds, and other agricultural necessities. In exchange, the zamindar would receive a portion of the crops or monetary rent from the tenants.
Zamindars often held considerable influence and were part of the local power structure, having significant control and influence over economic, social, and political affairs in their regions. They were responsible for maintaining law and order on their lands and settling disputes among the peasants or tenants.
However, during British colonial rule, the zamindari system underwent significant changes with the introduction of land revenue reforms and the gradual weakening of their powers. These reforms aimed to reduce the power and exploitative nature of zamindars, redistributing land and rights to the peasants through various measures. The zamindari system was officially abolished with land reforms in independent India in the mid-20th century.
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Etymology of ZAMINDAR
The word "Zamindar" has its roots in Persian and Arabic languages. It comes from the Persian word "zamin", meaning "land", and the Arabic word "dar", meaning "possessor" or "owner".
During the Mughal era in India (from the 16th to the 18th century), the Mughal rulers introduced a revenue collection system known as the "zamindari system". Under this system, large landowners or feudal lords were appointed as zamindars, responsible for collecting taxes from peasant farmers in their respective territories. The term "zamindar" was used to describe these landowners who owned vast tracts of land and held considerable economic and political power.
Over time, the term "zamindar" became synonymous with landowners and estate managers in South Asia, particularly in India and Bangladesh.
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