India history and geography

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Bhir mound is archaeologically important site containing historical evidence of usage of glass objects.—At Taxila (ancient Takṣaśila, now in northern Pakistan), the Bhir mound yielded numerous glass beads of several shapes and colours dated to the 5th century BCE or so.

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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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Starts with (+58): Bhira, Bhirabhira, Bhirabhiranem, Bhirabhiravinem, Bhirabhirem, Bhirabhiri, Bhirada, Bhiradi, Bhiragorem, Bhiraka, Bhirakanda, Bhirakandanem, Bhirakande-udavinem, Bhirakandem, Bhirakandi, Bhirakanem, Bhirakaulo, Bhirakavinem, Bhirakem, Bhirakhedi.

Ends with: Abhir, Dabhir, Gambhir.

Full-text: Janmabhumika, Akshamatra, Surati, Takshashila, Sammukha, Abhinirhara, Samgiti.

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Search found 4 books and stories containing Bhir; (plurals include: Bhirs). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Bhajana-Rahasya (by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya)

Text 36 < [Chapter 1 - Prathama-yāma-sādhana (Niśānta-bhajana–śraddhā)]

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Rig Veda (translation and commentary) (by H. H. Wilson)

Rig Veda 1.185.11 < [Sukta 185]

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Triveni Journal

Expansion of the Gupta Empire < [May-June, 1929]

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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 2 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)

Part 13 - Logical Speculations and Terms relating to Academic Dispute < [Chapter XIII - Speculations in the Medical Schools]

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