zemindaries
- plural of zemindary.
Example Sentences
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This has been the case with many purgunnahs in his zemindary, and indeed exists in many other zemindaries besides since the Company's accession.
From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 10 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund
Says he, "I have never entertained any such intention or idea," that is, of seizing upon other people's zemindaries; "neither am I at all desirous of acquiring any other person's zemindary in this country," &c....
From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 10 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund
With respect to the alienation of parts of zemindaries, the extent and consequence of the great zemindars depend in a great measure on the favor and countenance of the ruling powers.
From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 10 (of 12) by Burke, Edmund
