Ahichatra: 1 definition
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Ahichatra means something in the history of ancient India. 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.
India history and geography
Source: archive.org: Personal and geographical names in the Gupta inscriptionsAhichatra is another name for Ahikṣetra: a place name ending in kṣetra mentioned in the Gupta inscriptions. Ahikṣetra is transformed into Ahichatra in the way that kṣetra is changed to chatra.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Ahichatraka.
Full-text: Ahicchatra, Ahikshetra, Pancala, Kshetra.
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Search found 4 books and stories containing Ahichatra; (plurals include: Ahichatras). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Mahabharata (English) (by Kisari Mohan Ganguli)
Section XIX < [Udyoga Parva]
Jainism in Odisha (Orissa) (by Ashis Ranjan Sahoo)
Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 11 - Enclosure of the Settlement of Vārāṇasī < [Chapter VI - Vārāṇasī: Emergence of the Urban Centre and Seat of Administration]
Part 8 - Trade network of the Vārāṇasī region < [Chapter VI - Vārāṇasī: Emergence of the Urban Centre and Seat of Administration]
Harivamsha Purana (by Manmatha Nath Dutt)
Chapter 20 - Account of Brahmadatta and the Strange Bird < [Book 1 - Harivamsa Parva]