Chauki: 2 definitions

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Chauki means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi. 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: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)

Chauki is an archaeologically important site situated in Bihar (Monghyr district), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Chauki there is an image of Bōdhisattva Padmapāṇi. The Sanskrit inscription seems to mention the image as the gifts of Lokadatta. In characters of about the twelfth century.

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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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Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Chauki in Hindi refers in English to:—(nf) a post, check post; low square or rectangular seat..—chauki (चौकी) is alternatively transliterated as Caukī.

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