Meaning of MUQARRARI / JAMA

MUQARRARI / JAMA

Language - Urdu (commonly used in Tamil)

Tamil Word - முகர்ரரி / ஜமா

A fixed and permanent rate of land revenue assessment. Example: The 'Muqarrari Jama' system ensured a stable revenue collection for the government, regardless of fluctuations in agricultural yield. This term is crucial for understanding historical land revenue systems in Tamil Nadu, particularly during the British colonial era. It highlights the shift from fluctuating revenue assessments to a fixed and predictable system.