zemindari

Meanings

• Noun

  A system of land tenure in British India, whereby a landlord held land from the East India Company or the Crown and collected rent from tenants.

  - "The zemindari system was established in Bengal in the late 18th century."
  - "Many zemindars amassed great wealth through their landholdings."

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Variants

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zamindari , zamindaries , zamindaris , zemindaries , zemindary

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Etymology

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Derived from Persian zamin ('land') and dar ('to possess').

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Trivia

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1. The zemindari system was abolished in India in 1950.

2. Some zemindars were knighted by the British for their loyalty and service.

3. The term 'zemindar' is also used in Bangladesh to refer to a wealthy landowner.

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Related Concepts

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1. Landlordism: A social and economic system in which a small group of individuals owns and controls the land, exploiting the labor of the majority.

2. British Raj: The period of British colonial rule in India, from 1858 to 1947.

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Culture

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The zemindari system had a significant impact on the socio-economic structure of British India, with zemindars wielding considerable power and influence over their tenants.

How to Memorize "zemindari"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large landowner, dressed in traditional Indian clothing, sitting on a throne made of land, surrounded by tenants.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of land ownership and colonialism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'zem' (land) and 'indar' (possessor).'

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