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Dynasty means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. 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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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaDynasty (history) (in Sanskrit: vamshanucarita) refers to one of the Five characteristics of Puranas or Puranic literature: a category of ancient Sanskrit texts which gives a huge contribution in the development of Indian literature.—According to the Matsyapurana and the Vayupurana, there are five characteristic features of Puranas. These are—sarga, pratisarga, vamsha, manvantara and vamshanucarita.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Partial matches: The, Dynasty, Te.
Full-text (+1820): Candravamsha, Somavamsha, Sumitra, Ikshvaku, Suryavamsha, Raghava, Agnimitra, Kakatiya, Maurya, Kakutstha, Calukya, Shishunaga, Rajavamsha, Yadava, Vamshanucarita, Harishcandra, Pravira, Vrishni, Bhojakula, Priyavratanvaya.
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Search found 290 books and stories containing Dynasty, The dynasty; (plurals include: Dynasties, The dynasties). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Human History in the Purāṇa < [Chapter 3 - Historical elements in the Mahā-Purāṇas]
Ancient States in the Matsya Purāṇa < [Chapter 4 - Geographical history in the Matsya-Purāṇa]
Sripura (Archaeological Survey) (by Bikash Chandra Pradhan)
Copper Plate Inscriptions: Salient Features < [Chapter 4 - The Corpus of Inscriptions]
Meaning and Significance of the Nomenclature < [Chapter 1 - Sripura]
Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Part 2 - Genealogy of Kings and Princes in the Matsyapurāṇa < [Chapter 3 - Historical aspects in the Matsyapurāṇa]
Part 2.1a - The Solar Dynasty < [Chapter 3 - Historical aspects in the Matsyapurāṇa]
Part 2.1o - The Kaurava Dynasty < [Chapter 3 - Historical aspects in the Matsyapurāṇa]
Egypt Through The Stereoscope (by James Henry Breasted)
Position 34 - Watching A Sand Whirlwind, From The Summit Of The Hawara Pyramid < [Standpoints In Egypt]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Introduction (Southern Kalinga) < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]
Part 23 - The Gangas of Jantarnadu (A.D. 1270-1460) < [Chapter XIII - The Dynasties in South Kalinga]
Introduction (Parichchedi Dynasty) < [Chapter VI - The Parichchedis (A.D. 1040-1290)]
Bhagavata Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 1 - Dynasties of the Kali Age < [Book 12 - Twelfth Skandha]
Chapter 23 - The History of the Dynasties of Anu, Druhyu, Turvasu and Yadu < [Book 9 - Ninth Skandha]
Chapter 15 - Description of Bharata’s Dynasty < [Book 5 - Fifth Skandha]
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