Meaning of VARATHUNDU

VARATHUNDU

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - வாரத்துண்டு

A deduction from the cultivator's share of the produce, which is then added to the government's share. Example: The 'varathundu' was a form of additional tax imposed on the cultivators, reducing their net income from the harvest. This term reflects the historical practice of levying additional taxes or deductions on cultivators, potentially impacting their livelihood and economic well-being.