Ashta-bhagika, Āṣṭa-bhāgika: 1 definition
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Ashta-bhagika 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.
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Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryĀṣṭa-bhāgika.—(CII 1), ‘[a village] paying one-eighth of the produce [instead of the usual rate of one-sixth or so]’. Note: āṣṭa-bhāgika is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Aṣṭa-bhāgika.—‘paying one-eighth of the produce [in place of the usual one-sixth]’. Cf. Prakrit aṭha-bhāgiya (Select Ins- criptions, p. 70). Note: aṣṭa-bhāgika 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.
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