Chittagong: 2 definitions
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Chittagong 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.
India history and geogprahy
Source: archive.org: Personal and geographical names in the Gupta inscriptionsChittagong and Tippera are hill-tracts possibly corresponding to the ancient Ḍavāka as suggested by D. R. Bhandarkar. Ḍavāka is a place-name without suffix and is mentioned in the Gupta inscription No. 1. The Gupta empire (r. 3rd-century CE), founded by Śrī Gupta, covered much of ancient India and embraced the Dharmic religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism.
Source: What is India: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)Chittagong is an archaeologically important site situated in Bangladesh, known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Chittagong there is a Sanskrit inscription which was issued from Vardhamānapura. It belongs to king Kāntideva.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as 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.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Full-text: Tippera, Vanga, Samatata, Theravada, Davaka, Harikela.
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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 1 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Indian Medicinal Plants (by Kanhoba Ranchoddas Kirtikar)
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A History of Indian Philosophy Volume 5 (by Surendranath Dasgupta)
Anāgārika Dharmapāla (by Bhikkhu Sangharakshita)
The Way it is (by Ajahn Sumedho)
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)