Meaning of PILMUGATHTHAINAM

PILMUGATHTHAINAM

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - பில்முகத்தாயினம்

Land subject to a small or nominal tax payment to the government, often granted for specific purposes or services. Example: The temple received 'pilmugathtthainam' land from the king, allowing it to generate income for its maintenance while paying a reduced tax. This term reflects a historical land tenure system where certain lands were granted with reduced tax obligations, often in recognition of services rendered or for religious or charitable purposes. It highlights the flexibility of land taxation policies in the past.