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The encomienda system was established by Spanish conquistadors in the early 16th century, particularly under the reign of Queen Isabella I of Castile. It was implemented as a means to regulate Native American labor and tribute in the Spanish colonies, granting Spanish settlers the right to extract labor and resources from indigenous populations in exchange for protection and Christianization. Although not attributed to a single founder, it was formalized through royal decrees and practices by figures such as Christopher Columbus and later Spanish authorities.

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