läänityslaitos
The läänityslaitos, or the fiefdom system, was a form of administrative and land tenure organization prevalent in many European countries, particularly during the Middle Ages and early modern period. It was characterized by the granting of land, known as a fief or läänitys, by a sovereign or a higher lord to a subordinate, typically a noble or knight, in exchange for loyalty, military service, and other obligations. This system was fundamental to the feudal structure of society, influencing political power, social hierarchy, and economic relations.
The lord who granted the fief was known as the liege lord, while the recipient was the
The läänityslaitos played a crucial role in military organization, as it provided the means to raise and