BHUMIA - பூமியா

Language - Hindi/Telugu

Telugu Word - పూమియా

Allodial Landowner. Example: In historical Telangana, a 'Bhumia' would have been an independent landowner, distinct from feudal lords or tenants on crown lands. They held complete ownership rights over their land, including the right to transfer or inherit it. The term 'Bhumia' originates from the Hindi word 'bhumi,' meaning land. It denotes a specific type of land tenure prevalent in Rajputana (present-day Rajasthan) and certain parts of historical Telangana. Bhumia tenure signified allodial ownership, meaning the landowner had absolute and inheritable rights to the land, free from any feudal obligations or restrictions. Over time, this tenure evolved into a revenue-free title, even held by powerful chiefs, symbolizing their independent status and control over their land.