Definition: In Islamic jurisprudence, a Zamindari is a type of land tenure system in which a tenant pays rent to the owner for the use and possession of their land. The system was introduced by Muhammad Ali ibn Musa al-Khattab (also known as Al-Mustansir) during the 12th century AD. The Zamindaria system allowed peasants to own land, but it also required them to pay rent or "zaman" to the owner for their use