Meaning of Poligár

Poligár

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - பாலிகார்

A class of local chieftains or rulers who controlled remote and often inaccessible areas, and who often relied on plunder for sustenance. After the British conquest, many Poligars were dispossessed of their territories and given Inams (land grants) as a form of compensation or support. This highlights the complex historical relationship between the British colonial administration and local power structures, and the strategies employed to maintain control and stability.