Meaning of MUKHASAAMAL

MUKHASAAMAL

Language - Arabic

Tamil Word - முக்ஹசாமல்

The assignment or allocation of a village's revenue to an individual or group in exchange for services rendered or to be rendered to the state. In historical Tamil Nadu, this could involve granting revenue rights to a military leader, a temple, or a local administrator in return for their services. This practice was common in medieval India and played a significant role in shaping land ownership and governance structures. 'Mukhasaamal' arrangements could be temporary or hereditary, impacting land control and revenue collection for generations.