Ryotwari
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ryotwari is a noun meaning (historical) In British India, a system used to collect revenues directly from the ryots (cultivators of agricultural land), as opposed to zamindari, where revenues were collected indirectly through zamindars.
Meaning
(historical) In British India, a system used to collect revenues directly from the ryots (cultivators of agricultural land), as opposed to zamindari, where revenues were collected indirectly through zamindars.
Word Forms
- ryotwar
- ryotwarri
- ryotwarry
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ryotwar, ryotwarri, ryotwarry, raiatwari, raiyatwari, riat.
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