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The Pronoia system in the Byzantine Empire was a system where basically the Emperor granted land (income streams) to individuals and institutions. The Pronoiars were allowed to collect taxes from the people inheriting the land, but were allowed to keep a small part of the taxes to themselves. However, the Emperor was still the legal owner of the land.

What disadvantages and advantages did system have, particularly after 1170?

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