Meaning of PATHAKATHTHAR

PATHAKATHTHAR

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - பதக்கத்தார்

A renter or leaseholder of multiple villages or a large tract of land, often responsible for collecting revenue and managing the land on behalf of the owner or the government. Example: The 'pathakaththar' oversaw the cultivation and revenue collection in several villages under his jurisdiction. This term reflects the historical practice of leasing out large tracts of land to individuals or groups for revenue collection and management. The 'pathakaththar' system played a significant role in the agrarian economy and administration of Tamil Nadu.