Meaning of THARAPUTHAARAN

THARAPUTHAARAN

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - தரப்புதாரன்

A subordinate native servant or assistant working under a district Tasildar (revenue official), often involved in land-related tasks such as surveying, record-keeping, and tax collection. Example: The 'tharaputhaaran' assisted the Tasildar in measuring the land and updating the village land records. This term reflects the hierarchical administrative structure in historical Tamil Nadu, where local officials relied on subordinate staff to carry out various land-related tasks. Understanding the role of the 'tharaputhaaran' can provide insights into the functioning of the revenue administration and land management practices in the past.