Meaning of Yadayan

Yadayan

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Tamil Word - யாதயன்

Land or rights granted to a cowherd in exchange for their services in grazing the villagers' cattle. (e.g., The village granted 'Yadayan' lands to the cowherd community for their role in managing the livestock.) In historical Tamil Nadu, 'Yadayan' likely represented a form of land tenure or service tenure, where individuals or communities were granted land or rights in exchange for specific services rendered to the village or community. This practice highlights the interdependence between different social groups and the importance of livestock rearing in the region's agrarian economy.