Meaning of Rusumaat Mukkadam

Rusumaat Mukkadam

Language - Possibly Persian or Urdu

Tamil Word - ருசுமாட் முக்காதம்

Perquisites or customary dues received by a Mukkadam or village headman. (e.g., The 'Rusumaat Mukkadam' included a share of the harvest and other offerings from the villagers.) This term denotes the additional benefits or privileges enjoyed by a Mukkadam or village headman, often in the form of a share of the produce, gifts, or other customary dues. It reflects the social and economic hierarchy within villages and the role of the Mukkadam in maintaining order and collecting revenue.