SERI / KISSA

Language - Persian (used in Telangana under Nizam rule)

Telugu Word - చెరి / కిస్సా

A land tenure system prevalent in the Nizam's territories (historical Hyderabad State), specifically referring to irrigated or rice-cultivating lands. Example: In historical Telangana, areas that were once under the Nizam's rule might have retained remnants of the 'seri' or 'kissa' land tenure system, influencing land ownership patterns and agricultural practices. This term reflects the historical influence of neighboring kingdoms and their administrative systems on land tenure and agricultural practices in certain regions of Telangana. It also highlights the diversity of land tenure systems that existed in different parts of India.