Meaning of MOTHAPATTA

MOTHAPATTA

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - மொத்தப்பட்டா

A lease or grant for an entire village or district, often given to a single individual or entity for revenue collection and administration. Example: The British East India Company acquired 'mothapatta' rights over several districts in Tamil Nadu during the colonial era, allowing them to collect taxes and manage the land. This term reflects the historical practice of leasing or granting large tracts of land to individuals or organizations for revenue collection and administration. It highlights the concentration of power and control over land resources in the hands of a few during certain periods in Tamil Nadu's history.