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Hampi 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)Hampi is an archaeologically important site situated in Hospet-taluk (Bellary district, Madras), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Hampi there is a labelled image in the underground temple near the Tuṅgabhadrā river which reads Rāyasta-Rāmachaṃdra-Dīkṣita.
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.
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Full-text: Virupaksha, Vijayanagara, Rishyamukha, Pampa, Kamalapuram, Umasahitamurti, Vrikshasana, Vijayanagara Empire.
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Chaitanya's Life and Teachings (by Krishna-das Kaviraj)
Later Chola Temples (by S. R. Balasubrahmanyam)
Temples in Melakkadambur < [Chapter II - Temples of Kulottunga I’s Time]
Temples in Darasuram < [Chapter VIII - Temples of Rajaraja II’s Time]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 2 - A List of Different Sacred Places of Śiva on the Earth < [Section 3b - Arunācala-khaṇḍa (Uttarārdha)]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Appendix 4.1 - Widow-Burning < [Appendices]
Preceptors of Advaita (by T. M. P. Mahadevan)
(i) Kāmākṣī < [58. (various)]