Kharalagrama, Kharalagrāma, Kharala-grama: 1 definition

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Kharalagrama 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: Epigraphia Indica volume XXXI (1955-56)

Kharalagrāma or Kharala is the name of an ancient city mentioned in the “Alarpur of Narasiṃha II” (1294 A. D.). The second plot of the land granted comprised the village called Kharalagrāma situated in the Sāilo vishaya. The southern boundary of this village was the dam of highway (bandha) at the northern limit of Kurāṃgagrāma, while its northern boundary was the southern daṇḍā of Hariontāgrāma. To its west was the eastern boundary line of Chhatalogrāma and its eastern limit touched partially the boundary of the tank attached to the golā (granary) belonging to Khandhalagrāma.

These copper plate (mentioning Kharalagrāma) 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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