Alpamirai, Alpamiṟai: 2 definitions
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Alpamirai means something in the history of ancient India, Tamil. 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.
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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryAlpamirai.—(SITI), Tamil; a minor tax payable in grains. Note: alpamirai is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconAlpamiṟai (அல்பமிறை) [alpa-iṟai] noun probably from alpa + இறையனாரகப் பொருள் [iraiyanaragap porul] A tax in grain; தானியக்கடமைகளி லொன்று. [thaniyakkadamaigali lonru.] (S. I. I. v, 196.)
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
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