HISTORY AND ROLE OF A FEUDAL REGIME IN NEIGHBORING DISTRICTS: A CASE STUDY OF SARGODHA, JHANG AND CHINIOT

Abstract

Feudalism refers to a dynamic socio-political and economic system in which possession of land is the driving force behind power or authority, with a hierarchical framework. This research highlights the fact that feudalism still continues to exert its control over rural populated districts of Sargodha, Jhang and Chiniot despite of democratic functional order. This paper examines how feudalism, specifically in the form of lambardara nizam in these districts, continues to persist and influence the governance. With the help of qualitative analysis, the research truly depicts the essence of feudalism in these regions and how tradition is in transition. Despite this fact, feudalism poses to be resilient highlighting the weak institutional apparatus which can be seen as a limitation of democratic governance in Pakistan. Taking into account these dynamics, this research demands influential reforms and strong governance to ensure an inclusive system.