Allalanatha, Allālanātha, Allala-natha: 2 definitions

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Allalanatha 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: What is India: Epigraphia Indica volume XXXI (1955-56)

Allālanātha is the name of a general mentioned in the “Alarpur of Narasiṃha II” (1294 A. D.). Senāpati (general) Allālanātha, who was a Brāhmaṇa of the Pūtimāṣa-gotra and a student of the Śākala branch of the Ṛgveda, was the Śāsanādhikārin, i.e. the head of the record department who was responsible for writing the śāsana or charter. He received, apparently as his perquisite, two vāṭikās of land consisting partly of homestead land and partly of land under water.

These copper plate (mentioning Allālanātha) were found while digging the foundation for a house in the village Alalpur. The grant was made by king Narasiṃha II in february 1294 A.D. It's object was to increase the king’s longevity, health, wealth and majesty.

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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.

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Kannada-English dictionary

[«previous next»] — Allalanatha in Kannada glossary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Allāḷanātha (ಅಲ್ಲಾಳನಾಥ):—[noun] a kind-hearted ruler or leader.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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