Ghoshmanjus, Ghoṣmañjus: 1 definition

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Ghoshmanjus 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: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)

Ghoṣmañjus is an archaeologically important site situated in Jāmui sub-division (Monghyr or Munger district, Bihar), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Ghoṣmañjus there is a pedestal of a broken Buddhist image which begins with the Buddhist formula ye dharmā, etc. Records the gift of the image by a merchant named Pānika who was a son of Maheśvara and a lay follower of Mahāyāna Buddhism. The Sanskrit inscription is written in characters of about the 11th century A.D.

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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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