Meaning of Matapati

Matapati

Language - Urdu

Tamil Word - பொதுச் சலுகைகளுக்கு மோர் பால் வழங்குவதற்கும், பொதுப் பணிக்காக கிராமத்தை விட்டு வெளியேறும் ரெட்டிக்கு உணவு சமைப்பதற்கும்

For the service of supplying buttermilk to public officers and cooking food for the Reddys (village headmen) when they leave the village on public duty. Example: The 'Matapati' lands were granted to individuals or families who provided refreshments and meals to officials and village leaders during their travels or official duties. This term reflects the historical practice of supporting public servants and community leaders through land grants, ensuring their basic needs were met during their travels or official duties.