Meaning of Mukkaadam

Mukkaadam

Language - Possibly Arabic or Persian

Tamil Word - முக்காதம்

The remuneration or payment received by a Zamindar or landowner. (e.g., The 'Mukkaadam' collected from the tenants formed a significant portion of the Zamindar's income.) This term refers to the income or revenue earned by a Zamindar or landowner, primarily through the collection of taxes or rent from cultivators. It highlights the economic aspects of the Zamindari system and the financial benefits enjoyed by the landowners.