What were land grants called that the Spanish government gave the Indians under stipulations?enchiladaspresidiospueblosencomiendas

The land grants that the Spanish government gave to the Indigenous people, which came with specific stipulations, were called "encomiendas."

The encomienda system was established during the Spanish colonization of the Americas in the 16th century. Under this system, Spanish encomenderos were granted the right to extract labor and tribute from the Indigenous peoples living on a specified tract of land. In return, the encomenderos were expected to protect the Indigenous people, provide them with religious instruction, and ensure their welfare. However, in practice, the encomienda system often led to severe exploitation and abuse of the Indigenous populations.

The term "encomienda" itself means "entrustment" or "commission," reflecting the system's foundation on a contractual relationship intended to benefit both the Spanish colonizers and the Indigenous people, though it frequently devolved into a tool of oppression.