To provide a precise answer, it would be helpful to know the specific country or region you are referring to when you mention "the royal period." Different countries had varying policies regarding land ownership during their respective royal or monarchical periods.
Generally, in many royal contexts, land ownership policies were characterized by:
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Feudal Systems: In many regions, particularly in medieval Europe, land was often owned by the Crown or nobility, and peasants worked the land in exchange for protection and a small portion of the produce.
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Monarchical Control: In many monarchies, the king or queen held ultimate authority over land distribution. They would grant land to nobles or lords in exchange for loyalty, military service, or taxes.
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Land Grants and Titles: Nobles often received titles and land grants from the monarch, which solidified their power and local governance, while also establishing a hierarchy of land ownership.
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Inequality in Ownership: There was often a significant disparity in land ownership, with large estates owned by a few wealthy individuals, while the majority of the population (peasants or serfs) had little to no land ownership.
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Regulations and Taxes: Monarchies often imposed regulations on land use and collected taxes from landowners, which could further influence land ownership dynamics.
If you have a specific geographical area or historical context in mind, please provide that information for a more tailored response.