What were the land owing groups called during the Pandyan era?
A
Zamindar
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B
Kisan
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C
Ryot
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D
Bumiputtirar
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Solution
The correct option is D Bumiputtirar The landowning groups were called Bumiputtirar or the Vellalar. Historically, as locals, they were referred to as nattu-makkal.