Inamdar (title)

Inamdar was a feudal title prevalent before and during British Raj, including during the Maratha rule of Peshwa, Deccan Sultanate, Bahamani Kingdom and other rulers of India. The title was bestowed upon to the person who received lands as Inam (grant or as a gift), rewarding the extraordinary contribution rendered to the ruler or the princely state.

Inam Land is defined as Land held as a gift or grant by a Nizam or any Jagirdar is called Inam Land.

In the colonial age, the British enacted several laws which defined rights and obligations of Inamdar in their territories, like the Madras Inams Act VIII of 1869. There was a 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.