The Oudh Estates Act, 1869

The Oudh Estates Act, 1869 is a law that was enacted to regulate the estates in the Oudh region of India. The act provides for the appointment of commissioners to survey and settle estates, and to determine the rights of landowners and tenants. It also provides for the establishment of a court to hear and decide disputes related to estates. The act is important in the history of land reforms in India as it aimed to protect the rights of small landowners and tenants.