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Term: nazeranna
Definition: Nazeranna was a fee paid to the government in the past as a way of acknowledging public office or receiving public lands. It was a way of showing respect and gratitude to the government for the opportunities given.
nazeranna
In the past, when someone was given a public office or land by the government, they had to pay a fee called nazeranna as a way of acknowledging the gift.
1. In ancient India, when a king granted land to a nobleman, the nobleman had to pay nazeranna to the king as a sign of gratitude.
2. During the Ottoman Empire, when someone was appointed to a government position, they had to pay nazeranna to the sultan as a way of showing their loyalty.
The examples show how nazeranna was a fee paid to the government as a way of acknowledging a gift or grant. In both cases, the person receiving the gift had to pay the fee to show their gratitude and loyalty to the government. This was a common practice in many ancient and medieval societies.