Bantu, Baṇṭu, Bamtu: 2 definitions
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Bantu means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Hinduism
Arthashastra (politics and welfare)
Source: Shodhganga: Kakati Ganapatideva and his times (artha)Baṇṭu (बण्टु, “foot-soldier”) refers to an official title designating one of the seventy-two officers (niyoga) of the Bāhattaraniyogādhipati circle, according to the Inscriptional glossary of Andhra Pradesh (Śāsana-śabdakośāmu). The bāhattaraniyoga-adhipati is the highest executive officer of this circle (including a Veśyajana). For example: During the reign of Gaṇapatideva, the area extending between Pānagal to Mārjavāḍi was entrusted to Gaṇḍapeṇḍāru Gangayasāhiṇi as Bāhattaraniyogādhipati. Later on, this office was entrusted to Kāyastha Jannigadeva.
Baṇṭu was the frequently referred official who appeared to have served the king in every way. Baṇṭu, Bhaṭuṇḍu and Bhritya seem to be synonyms. It appears that the meaning of the term Baṇṭu changes with the context. The baṇṭus or personal attendants served the king in all activities, later on they would have been formed into a separate body known as leṃkas, the military batallions.
Arthashastra (अर्थशास्त्र, arthaśāstra) literature concerns itself with the teachings (shastra) of economic prosperity (artha) statecraft, politics and military tactics. The term arthashastra refers to both the name of these scientific teachings, as well as the name of a Sanskrit work included in such literature. This book was written (3rd century BCE) by by Kautilya, who flourished in the 4th century BCE.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusBaṃṭu (ಬಂಟು):—
1) [noun] undaunted courage.
2) [noun] the state or duties of a servant; service.
3) [noun] a team of guards who are employed for giving personal protection for another person.
4) [noun] the military force of a nation; an army.
5) [noun] a servant.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Bamtugedu, Bamtugey, Bamtutana, Bantu u sukar, Bantulasi, Bantulsi.
Ends with: Alibamtu, Umlahlabantu.
Full-text: Bhritya, Bhatundu, Bantu u sukar, Bamtede, Bamtutana, Colophospermum mopane, Kadagunta, Combretum hereroense, Julu, Dravidabhasha, Atte, Adu.
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