Meaning of Kotwal

Kotwal

Language - Urdu

Tamil Word - ஒரு ஊரின் தலைமை போலீஸ் அதிகாரியாக இருந்த “கொத்வால்” என்பவரின் சேவைக்காக நடத்தப்பட்டது

Held for the service of 'Kotwal' who was the chief police officer of a town. Example: The 'Kotwal' lands were granted to the chief police officer of a town as compensation for their law enforcement and security services. This term highlights the historical practice of granting land to officials responsible for maintaining law and order in towns and cities.