Who was the owner equivalent of the 'Upari'?

The 'Mirasidar' was the hereditary landowner who held permanent rights, as opposed to the temporary 'Upari' tenant.

Deccan Land Tenure Systems

UPSC Archival Analysis

Exam Year

2016

Evidence Source

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ID: MED_MAR_2016_137 Ref: Satish Chandra, Medieval India

The term Upari refers to:

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The term 'Upari' refers to a category of tenancy tenure under Maratha rule. Uparis were temporary tenants who cultivated land without possessing hereditary ownership rights.