Ryot (alternatives: raiyat, rait or ravat) was a general economic term used throughout India for peasant cultivators but with variations in different provinces. ... While zamindars were landlords, raiyats were tenants and cultivators, and served as hired labour.

What was known as ryots Class 8?

Ryots were the peasants who worked on farms.

Who were ryot Class 12?

Complete answer: 'Ryot' was a term used to refer to the peasants. This was the general economic use of the term, 'ryot'.