Havangi, Hāvaṅgi: 1 definition

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Havangi 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)

Hāvaṅgi is an archaeologically important site situated in Hangal-taluk (Dharwar district), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Hāvaṅgi there is a broken stone set up in the fort which refers to the administration of Mahāsāmantādhipati Śaṅkaragaṇḍa bearing the titles Jayadhīra, Bhuvanaikarāma and Abhimānadhavala, over the Banavāsi-nāḍu. This inscription belongs to king Indra of the Rāṣṭrakūṭa dynasty.

Another damaged stone registers gift of land for a perpetual lamp to god Kalideva of Hāvaṇige by Kāmarasa, the Suṅkavergaḍe of the  tract Eḍevolal-70, which was under the administration of Mahāsāmanta Baṃkeya of the Mugala family, when Dorapayya was governing the Banavāsi-nāḍu. This one is dated Śaka 840 (918 A.C.August 24).

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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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