Denaka, Deṇaka: 1 definition

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Denaka 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: Inscriptions of the Śilāhāras

Deṇaka is the name of a village mentioned in the “Cintra stone inscription of Aparāditya I”. Accordingly, “The illustrious Aparādityadeva encamped outside Deṇaka comprised in the viṣaya of Aṇitapallā...”.

These stone inscriptions (mentioning Deṇaka) were in the vicinity of the Jogeśvarī Cave to the north of Bombay in the Sālsette island. It is dated on the twelfth tithi of the bright fortnight of Caitra in the Śaka year 1059, the cyclic year being Piṅgala.

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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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