A History of Assam c21.19
A History of Assam c21.19
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c21.19
∗ *Rupit* is, of course, derived from *rupan*, to plough. The origin of the word *faringati* is unknown. Possibly it comes from *farkhaiti*, an acquittance, or rent receipt. This was the only class of land which in former times was always held subject to the payment of rent.