qiradhënies

Qiradhënies refers to a system of land tenure historically prevalent in certain regions. In this arrangement, an individual or group, known as the qiradhënies, would receive rights to cultivate land owned by another party. The ownership of the land typically remained with the proprietor, while the qiradhënies held the right to use it for agricultural purposes, often in exchange for a share of the produce or a fixed rent. This system allowed landowners to benefit from their land without directly engaging in its cultivation, and it provided a means for landless individuals or families to access agricultural resources.

The specific terms and conditions of qiradhënies arrangements could vary significantly depending on the locale and the prevailing social and economic structures. These variations might include the duration of the qiradhënies rights, the proportion of the harvest to be paid as rent, or the responsibilities of each party regarding the maintenance of the land and equipment. In some cases, the qiradhënies might have had hereditary rights, while in others, the arrangement was more temporary. This system played a role in shaping rural economies and social hierarchies in the regions where it was practiced.