MUQARRARI / JAMA

Language - Urdu (commonly used in Telugu)

Telugu Word - ముకర్రరి / జమా

A fixed and permanent rate of land revenue assessment. Example: The 'Muqarrari Jama' system ensured a stable revenue collection for the government, regardless of fluctuations in agricultural yield. This term is crucial for understanding historical land revenue systems in Telangana, particularly during the British colonial era. It highlights the shift from fluctuating revenue assessments to a fixed and predictable system.