In medieval India, the designations ‘Mahattara’ and ‘Pattakila’ were used for

In medieval India, the designations 'Mahattara' and 'Pattakila' were used for village headmen.

Mahattara: The superior headman of the village, responsible for administration and revenue collection.

Pattakila: The subordinate headman of the village, assisting the Mahattara in his duties.