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Which bill aimed to abolish an old system of land tenure?

  • Feudal Tenure Bill

  • Serfdom Bill

  • Royal Lands Bill

  • Common Lands Bill

Answer

The Feudal Tenure Bill sought to eliminate the feudal tenure system, a relic of medieval times. This system granted land to tenants in exchange for military service or other obligations. The bill aimed to modernize land ownership and abolish the outdated feudal obligations, paving the way for a more equitable and efficient land tenure system.
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