Meaning of MIHNATANA

MIHNATANA

Language - Persian/Urdu (commonly used in Tamil)

Tamil Word - மிஹ்னடன

Remuneration, fee, wages, or compensation for labor or services rendered. It can also refer to the possession or ownership of property, especially rent-free land. Example: The laborers received their 'mihnatana' after completing the construction work. The family enjoyed the 'mihnatana' rights to the land granted by the king. This term highlights the concepts of payment for services and land ownership, particularly in historical contexts where land grants were common forms of reward or compensation.