rayah in a sentence
n.
📚 Grade Level: Grade 11, Grade 12
Definition
Rayah refers to a non-Muslim subject or peasant in the Ottoman Empire who was granted certain rights and obligations under the feudal system.
Crossword clues for rayah
Crossword clue ideas and answer hints for the word "rayah".
- Ottoman peasant with specific rights and duties.
- Non-Muslim subject in the Ottoman Empire.
- Feudal system's non-Muslim agricultural worker.
- Peasant class in Ottoman society, with obligations.
- Subject with privileges under Ottoman rule.
Rayah sentence examples
- The historical significance of the rayah system in the Ottoman Empire cannot be overstated.
- As a rayah, he had certain obligations to his feudal lord, but also enjoyed specific rights.
- The term rayah often referred to non-Muslim subjects under Ottoman rule.
- In many regions, the rayah was subject to heavy taxation and various restrictions.
- The legacy of the rayah system still influences the cultural landscape of the Balkans today.