Meaning of Menkaval

Menkaval

Language - Urdu

Tamil Word - பழைய பூர்வீக போலீஸ் அமைப்பின் கீழ் உயர் அதிகாரி அல்லது மாவட்ட கண்காணிப்பாளரின் சேவைக்காக

For the service of the superior or district watcher under the old native police system. Example: The 'Menkaval' lands were granted to officials responsible for overseeing law enforcement and security at the district level under the pre-colonial police system. This term reflects the historical structure of local law enforcement and the practice of rewarding officials with land grants for their services.