Inamdar (feudal title)
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Inamdar was a feudal title prevalent during British Raj
and even before, that is, during rules of Peshwa
and other rulers of India. The title was bestowed upon to the person who received in grant or as gift (Inam) the lands for the extra-ordinary service rendered to the ruler or the country or the kingdom.
Later, the British enacted several laws which defined rights and obligations of Inamdar in their territories, like the Madras Inams Act VIII of 1869. Even there was separate post of Inam Commissioner to look after revenue and records of Inam lands. There were certain Inam lands which were known as Pargana Watan Inam Lands. After independence of India, several acts were enacted in different regions to abolish rights of Inmadar and as such the Inam lands they received in grant. Name of such few acts are The Bombay Personal Inams Ablolition Act (XLII of 1953), The Bombay Pargana and Kukarni Watans (Abolition) Act, 1950, The Karnataka (Religious & Charitable Institutions) Inams Abolition Act, 1955, The Karnataka (Personal and Miscellaneous) Inams Abolition Act, 1977. The Karnataka Certain Inams Abolition Act, 1977, The Hyderabad Abolition of Inams Act, 1955, Madras Inam Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari) Act, 1963, etc.
However, although the Inamdari system of holdings and Inam lands were abolished along with the feudal title of Inamdar. But the persons or families adopted the Inamdar
as surname, to maintain their unique hereditary social identity.
British Raj
British Raj was the British rule in the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947; The term can also refer to the period of dominion...
and even before, that is, during rules of Peshwa
Peshwa
A Peshwa is the titular equivalent of a modern Prime Minister. Emporer Shivaji created the Peshwa designation in order to more effectively delegate administrative duties during the growth of the Maratha Empire. Prior to 1749, Peshwas held office for 8-9 years and controlled the Maratha army...
and other rulers of India. The title was bestowed upon to the person who received in grant or as gift (Inam) the lands for the extra-ordinary service rendered to the ruler or the country or the kingdom.
Later, the British enacted several laws which defined rights and obligations of Inamdar in their territories, like the Madras Inams Act VIII of 1869. Even there was separate post of Inam Commissioner to look after revenue and records of Inam lands. There were certain Inam lands which were known as Pargana Watan Inam Lands. After independence of India, several acts were enacted in different regions to abolish rights of Inmadar and as such the Inam lands they received in grant. Name of such few acts are The Bombay Personal Inams Ablolition Act (XLII of 1953), The Bombay Pargana and Kukarni Watans (Abolition) Act, 1950, The Karnataka (Religious & Charitable Institutions) Inams Abolition Act, 1955, The Karnataka (Personal and Miscellaneous) Inams Abolition Act, 1977. The Karnataka Certain Inams Abolition Act, 1977, The Hyderabad Abolition of Inams Act, 1955, Madras Inam Estates (Abolition and Conversion into Ryotwari) Act, 1963, etc.
However, although the Inamdari system of holdings and Inam lands were abolished along with the feudal title of Inamdar. But the persons or families adopted the Inamdar
Inamdar (surname)
Inamdar is a surname derived from the feudal title "Inamdar" in India. The surname is found primarily in the state of Maharashtra and is common amongst Muslims, Hindus and various castes.-List of people with the name:*Shafi Inamdar* Bhakti Barve-Inamdar...
as surname, to maintain their unique hereditary social identity.