Describe the distribution of agricultural land in the conquered territories by the Arabs from the aspect of ownership.

Describe the distribution of agricultural land in the conquered territ

1.	Describe the distribution of agricultural land in the conquered territories by the Arabs from the aspect of ownership.
Answer» Solution :The Arabs mainly practised agriculture in the territories conquered by them. The Islamic states did not make any changes in it. Both SMALL as well as the large land-owners were the owners of the land. In some cases the land was also owned by the state. In Iran, the land was divided into very LARGER UNITS, cultivated by peasants. Estate owners were given the responsibility of land revenue collection on behalf of the state during the Sassanian and Islamic PERIODS. Land was a common property. In villages, peoplepractised both nomadic and settled agriculture. After Islamic conquests some changes began to take place. Big estate acquired by the state began to abandon by their land owners. Now they were handed over to the Muslim ELITES, especially to those who were the members of Caliph.s family.