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feudatory

/ˈfjuːdətəri/noun

उच्चारण फ़्यूडटरी

सामंत, अधीनस्थ राजा, करद

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noun
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    [C] historical

    a person or state that held land from a more powerful lord or king and owed him loyalty, taxes or military service

    सामंत, अधीनस्थ राजा, करद

    • The Rashtrakutas began as feudatories of the Chalukyas.
    • Many Rajput rulers became feudatories of the Mughal emperor.

    Synonyms vassal tributary

    Opposite overlord suzerain

adjective
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    historical

    owing loyalty and service to a more powerful lord or king

    सामंती, अधीनस्थ

    • The empire was held together by feudatory chiefs.
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feudal adjectivefeudalism noun