RAIYATWAR

Language - Urdu (commonly used in Telugu)

Telugu Word - రైయత్వర్

A land revenue system where the government directly deals with individual cultivators (ryots) for tax assessment and collection, without intermediaries like zamindars. Example: The introduction of the 'raiyatwari' system empowered farmers by establishing a direct relationship with the government for land revenue matters. This term is crucial for understanding the historical shift in land revenue administration in Telangana, promoting individual land ownership and reducing the influence of intermediaries.