Dumdum: 2 definitions
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Dumdum 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 bengaliClive house in Dumdum in North 24 Parganas district is an excavated site revealing Kushan presence.—The A.S.I., Kolkata circle, has conducted excavation at Dumdum mound for consecuitive three years from 2001 to 2004, located on 22°25'30"north 22°37'45" east in Calcutta metropolis.
Some of the terracotta plaques and figurines bear close affinity with Sunga and Kushan style. Excavations at Dumdum has yielded some terracotta objects which bear unmistakable trait of Kushan art and can be comparable with the similar findings from other parts of Bengal. The terracotta plaque of two fighting elephants, stamped toy carts, horse head with elaborate ornamentation similar to that of Chandraketugarh, plaque of a graceful male riding on the elephant are the typical pieces which can be placed to the Kushan epoch i.e. 1st-2nd century A.D on stylistic consideration particularly noticed in increased vigor and suggestion of movement and boldness in the execution.
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)Dumdum in Papua New Guinea is the name of a plant defined with Passiflora foetida in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Decaloba obscura (Lindl.) M. Roem. (among others).
Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):
· Species Plantarum (1753)
· Edwards's Botanical Register, or Flower Garden and Shrubbery
· Darwiniana (2001)
· Eclogae Plantarum Rariorum (1844)
· Reconstrucción y Evolución del Paisaje Vegetal Autóctono de la Zona Urbana y Peri-urbana de la Ciudad de Cochabamba (1997)
· L’illustration horticole (1861)
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See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Dumdumallige, Dumdume, Dumdumi, Dumdumipada, Dumdumisu.
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