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Salt Batty lands referred to the lands that were reclaimed during the early and mid of 18th century and were given to individuals on a nominal rent for mainly the purpose of agriculture. Most of the these were put to agriculture by [[Kunbis]].
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Salt Batty lands referred to the lands that were reclaimed during the early and mid of 18th century and were given to individuals on a nominal rent for mainly the purpose of agriculture, specifically khara paddy that grows in salty lands. Most of the these were put to agriculture by [[Kunbis]].
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For a map of what these lands looked like around 1854, see
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[[File:1853_bombay_Salt_Batty_lands.jpg]]

Revision as of 14:35, 19 December 2017

Salt Batty lands referred to the lands that were reclaimed during the early and mid of 18th century and were given to individuals on a nominal rent for mainly the purpose of agriculture, specifically khara paddy that grows in salty lands. Most of the these were put to agriculture by Kunbis. For a map of what these lands looked like around 1854, see 1853 bombay Salt Batty lands.jpg