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

Correct Option: village headmen

In medieval India, particularly under the Rashtrakutas, Yadavas, and Chalukyas, Mahattara referred to the head or elders of a village council, while Pattakila (later known as Patil) denoted the village headman responsible for land revenue collection. Both terms were administrative designations specifically associated with village administration.