Meaning of NAZBANA

NAZBANA

Language - Persian/Urdu (commonly used in Tamil)

Tamil Word - நழ்பன

Fees or tribute paid to the government as an acknowledgment for a grant of land or a public office. It can also refer to gifts exchanged between people of high rank or presented to a ruler. Example: The newly appointed official offered 'nazbāna' to the king as a gesture of gratitude and loyalty. This term reflects historical practices of tribute, gift-giving, and acknowledging authority in land grants and appointments to public offices.