Zamindars of South India
The fascinating Zamindars Part-I Salutations to everyone!! I'm going to delve into the topic of a fascinating piece of history today, on the notable Zamindar's of South India, many of whom had left uncanny marks on the socio-politics of South India, while having equally uncanny lives, however short lived and bygone they may have been. The Etymology of the word " Zamindar" is attested to be of Persian origin, meaning landowner , and was in use since the time of Mughal rule in the subcontinent.