East Bengal State Acquisition and Tenancy Act of 1950

After the end of the British rule in 1947, the law abolished the Zamindari system in the region, after which the lands of the state were under the federal government.

in 1793, the zamindars were created absolute owners of the estates, and not just representatives of the sovereign rulers[1][2] The Act comprises 152 sections divided into five parts and 19 chapters.

[citation needed] The zamindari families were partly reimbursed for their losses during the exchange of land ownership after a few battles in court.

In return for surrendering the government of their states in the case of princes, and estates in the case of zamindars, together with their revenues and military forces, the former ruling princes were guaranteed their hereditary styles and titles, certain privileges of rank and honour, as well as privy purses to cover the living expenses of themselves and their families.

[citation needed] In 1971, the styles and titles enjoyed by the former ruling families ceased to be officially recognised by the Government of Pakistan in January 1972.

In Pakistan, however, most of the formerly ruling families continued to exercise significant influence and considerable political and economic power.