Meaning of Riyaaya

Riyaaya

Language - Arabic

Tamil Word - ரியாயா

Subjects or citizens, particularly in the context of Islamic or Mughal rule. (e.g., The 'Riyaaya' were expected to pay taxes and obey the laws of the ruling authority.) This term refers to the general population or subjects under Islamic or Mughal rule. In the context of historical Tamil Nadu, it could indicate the people who were subject to the authority of the ruling power and were expected to pay taxes and fulfill other obligations, including those related to land ownership and agriculture.