Meaning of Kabooliyath

Kabooliyath

Language - Possibly Arabic or Persian

Tamil Word - கபூளியத்

A land agreement or contract where the tenant promises to pay the demanded revenue. (e.g., The farmer entered into a 'Kabooliyath' with the Zamindar, agreeing to pay the stipulated rent for the land.) This term likely originates from Arabic or Persian and denotes a specific type of land tenure agreement prevalent in historical Tamil Nadu, particularly during periods of Islamic or Mughal influence. It highlights the contractual nature of landholding and the obligations of tenants to pay revenue to the landowner or the state.