Chirand: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Chirand means something in the history of ancient India, biology. 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: Shodhganga: New look on the kushan bengaliChirand is situated in northern Bihar. Nearly a decade of excavations at this site show that Chirand remained under continuous occupation from the Neolithic times to early Medieval period. The excavation revealed five successive periods of which, period IV is Kushan (IAR 1970-71). From this phase, burnt brick built residential structures belonged to a Buddhist monastery complex was discovered. Terracotta artifacts with marked foreign traditions of Kushan period and a hoard of eighty eight Kushan copper coins, etc are among the notable findings (IAR 1968-69).
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.
Biology (plants and animals)
Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)Chirand in India is the name of a plant defined with Garcinia indica in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices.
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Prodromus Systematis Naturalis Regni Vegetabilis (DC.) (1824)
If you are looking for specific details regarding Chirand, for example chemical composition, diet and recipes, pregnancy safety, side effects, extract dosage, health benefits, have a look at these references.
This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.
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Search found 3 books and stories containing Chirand; (plurals include: Chirands). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 3 - Developments in the Iron-NBPW phase < [Chapter I - The Case Study of Rājagṛha]
Part 7 - Urbanization in the South Bihar area < [Chapter I - The Case Study of Rājagṛha]
Part 3 - Lithic industry of the Vārāṇasī region < [Chapter VI - Vārāṇasī: Emergence of the Urban Centre and Seat of Administration]
Bihar and Eastern Uttar Pradesh (early history) (by Prakash Narayan)
Use of Iron and Material Growth < [Chapter 2 - Economic and Urban Processes]
Iron, Surplus, Production Trade and Urbanization < [Chapter 2 - Economic and Urban Processes]
The Siva Linga: Conceptual, Iconographical and < [January – March, 1996]