- a variation of zamindari.
zemindary
Americannoun
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zemindaries
plural
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But the fact is, my Lords, that his predecessors never did propose to deprive Bulwant Sing, the father of Cheyt Sing, of his zemindary.
From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 11 (of 12) by Edmund Burke
This is the sort of testimony that Mr. Hastings produces, to prove that he was clear from all sort of extortion, oppression, and covetousness, in this very zemindary of Dinagepore.
From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 10 (of 12) by Edmund Burke
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 Edmund Burke
Why, from the Nabob Asoph ul Dowlah, to whom he threatened to transfer both the person of the Rajah and his zemindary, if he did not redeem himself by some pecuniary sacrifice.
From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 11 (of 12) by Edmund Burke
Purgunnah Baharbund belonged to the zemindary of Ranny Bhowanny, and in 1180 was made over to Lucknaut Nundy.
From The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 10 (of 12) by Edmund Burke
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 Edmund Burke
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 Edmund Burke
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 Edmund Burke
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