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Heliodorus 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: academia.edu: The Chronology of Ancient Gandhara and Bactria

The famous Vidisha pillar inscription in Brahmi script informs us that Heliodorus, the son of Diya or Dios, a resident of Takshashila and an ambassador of Yavana King Antialkita, visited Vidisha and erected a Garuda Dhvaja in a Vasudeva Temple. Heliodorus claimed himself to be Bhāga vata i.e. a devotee of Vasudeva. He referred the contemporary Indian King Kasiputra Bhagabhadra. Evidently, Heliodorus visited the court of King Bhagabhadra who was ruling in Vidisha.

Source: academia.edu: The Yona or Yavana Kings of the time of the Legendary King Ashoka

Heliodorus of Takshashila.—The famous Brahmi script pillar inscription informs us that Heliodorus, a resident of Takshashila and an ambassador of Yavana King Antialkita visited Vidisha around 1400 BCE and erected a Garuda Dhvaja in a Vasudeva Temple. Heliodorus claims himsel f to be Bhagavata i.e. a devotee of Vasudeva.

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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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