Avanivarman, Avani-varman: 1 definition

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Avanivarman 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: What is India: Epigraphia Indica volume XXIX (1951-1952)

Avanivarman (अवनिवर्मन्) was the son of Sadhanvan and is an ancient ancestor of the Chalukyas, according to the Bilhari Chedi inscription.—Accordingly, “There was a sage Bhāradvāja (Drōṇa) whose conduct roused the wonder of the three words. Now, in the water, of which he had taken up a handful (chuluka) in order to curse Drupada for the insult offered by him, there arose a man from whom proceeded the clan of the Chalukyas and in that powerful family was born Avanivarman who had as his father Sadhanvan and grandfather Siṃhavarman. The illustrious Nōhalā was born of Avanivarman and she became the beloved of the Kalachuri prince Kēyūravarṣa, i.e., Yuvarājadēva I”

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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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