India history and geography

Source: What is India: Epigraphia Indica volume XXXI (1955-56)

Khandhala is the name of a locality corresponding to modern  Khandol, as mentioned in the “Alarpur of Narasiṃha II” (1294 A. D.). They are all situtated in the vicinity of one another in the Cuttack District (see Survey of India map, sheet No. 73 H/15).

These copper plate (mentioning  Khandhala) were found while digging the foundation for a house in the village Alalpur. The grant was made by king Narasiṃha II in february 1294 A.D. It's object was to increase the king’s longevity, health, wealth and majesty.

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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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Prakrit-English dictionary

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary

Khaṃdhāla (खंधाल) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Skandhavat.

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Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

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Starts with: Khamdhalatthi.

Full-text: Skandhavat.

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