Haryanka, Haryaṅka: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Haryanka means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaHaryaṅka (हर्यङ्क).—A King born in the royal dynasty of Aṅga. He was the son of King Caṃpa and father of King Bṛhadratha. (Agni Purāṇa, Chapter 277).
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.
In Buddhism
General definition (in Buddhism)
Source: academia.edu: The Chronological History of BuddhismSouthern Buddhist sources clearly tell us that the Haryanka kula (1965-1715 BC) of Bimbisara was a branch of Ikshvaku dynasty whereas Puranas unambiguously inform us that the Sisunaga dynasty (2077-1715 BC) was an independent dynasty and it had no connection with Ikshvaku dynasty.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Haryankakula.
Full-text: Bimbisara.
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Settlement in Early Historic Ganga Plain (by Chirantani Das)
Part 7 - Rājagṛha supreme seat (b): King Bimbisāra < [Chapter II - Origin and Function of Rājagṛha as the seat of Monarchy]
Part 1 - Urban model of Rājagṛha < [Chapter II - Origin and Function of Rājagṛha as the seat of Monarchy]
Buddhacarita (by Charles Willemen)
Chapter XI - The Reply to King Bimbisāra < [Fascicle Three]