Brihadanta, Bṛhadanta: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Bṛhadanta can be transliterated into English as Brhadanta or Brihadanta, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia1) Bṛhadanta (बृहदन्त).—A king of the country known as Ulūka. Once in a battle, Arjuna defeated this King. Thenceforward he was friendly with the Pāṇḍavas. Bṛhadanta offered Arjuna a good deal of costly presents. In the battle of Bhārata, this king fought on the side of the Pāṇḍavas and was killed in the battle. (Mahābhārata Sabhā Parva, Chapter 27, Ādi Parva, Chapter 185, Udyoga Parva, Chapter 4; Droṇa Parva, Chapter 23 and Karṇa Parva, Chapter 9).
2) Bṛhadanta (बृहदन्त).—Brother of the king Kṣemadhūrti. He fought against the Kauravas and was killed in the battle. (Mahābhārata Droṇa Parva, Chapter 25; Karṇa Parva Chapter 5).
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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