Who are the Four Landlords? What conflict does Balram describe involving these characters in "The Fourth Morning"

The Four Landlords are a quartet of wealthy landowners including The Stork and The Wild Boar who ultimately controlled the wealth and politics in Balram's home village of Laxmangarh. The conflict that Balram describes took place between a politician known as the Great Socialist, known to be corrupt and devious, who was being challenged by The Four Landlords.