Lagaan
लगान
luh-GAAN
A tax or levy, especially in agrarian contexts.
Meaning & usage
Lagaan refers to a tax or levy imposed on farmers by landlords or the government, particularly in agrarian societies. The term gained international recognition through the 2001 Bollywood film 'Lagaan', which depicts villagers challenging British colonial rule through a cricket match. The film highlights themes of resistance and unity against oppression.
In a sentence
In the film 'Lagaan', the villagers unite to challenge the oppressive tax imposed by the British.
As seen in crosswords
Lagaan is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A tax or levy, especially in agrarian contexts” (6)
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