A farmer or agricultural laborer, especially in India.
A tenant farmer in historical contexts, particularly under British rule in India.
पट्टेदार किसान
English Usage: The rights of the ryots were often exploited by landlords.
Hindi Usage: पट्टेदार किसानों के अधिकार अक्सर जमींदारों द्वारा दुरुपयोग किए जाते थे।