Land System in Tamilnadu [Feb 01, 2009] Sundaram and J. - Hardcover

Sundaram; J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 8180902382 ISBN 13: 9788180902383

Publisher: Bharatiya Kala Prakashan, 2009

Synopsis

Language: EnglishPages: 464About the Book Land system in the Tamil country is always a fascinating subject because of the vast data that are available in inscriptions. In this analytical work the author discusses the control exercised by the kings, feudatory chiefs and officials in the land administration. He also discusses the part played by the various local assemblies such as ur, nagaram and sabha. His study on the various aspects of the land system such as land yield, land use, taxes, exemptions and collection of taxes and the interpretations he offered to the various details embedded in the inscriptions are not only convincing but also interesting. The author also brings out the differences among the various regions in the matter of land system -revenues, yields and he dwells at length the reasons for such variations. He also throws light on the role of the temples which came to possess large parcels of land and the conditions under which they administered these

Edition details

• Publisher: Bharatiya Kala Prakashan
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8180902382
• ISBN 13: 9788180902383
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 446