WATANI / KHOT

Language - Marathi/Arabic (commonly used in Telugu)

Telugu Word - వతని క్హోట్

A hereditary farmer of land revenue, responsible for collecting taxes from cultivators and remitting them to the government. Example: The 'watani khot' held a hereditary position in the village, overseeing revenue collection and maintaining land records. This term reflects the historical land revenue system in certain parts of India, particularly in Maharashtra, where the 'khot' system prevailed. It highlights the hereditary nature of the position and the role of intermediaries in revenue collection.