Kotwal, Kotwāl: 1 definition
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Kotwal 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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryKotwāl.—(IE 8-2, 8-3), same as Talāra or the prefect of the city police; the chief police officer of a city or town. Note: kotwāl is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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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Starts with: Kotwalle.
Full-text: Kottuval, Kottaval, Talara-abhavya, Talapraharin, Talara, Kottapala.
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Folklore of the Santal Parganas
Chapter LVIII - The Four Jogis < [Part I]
The Conqueror < [March 1945]
Indo-Anglian Drama: A Critical Study < [October – December, 1983]
Kathasaritsagara (the Ocean of Story) (by Somadeva)
Introductory Remarks (to the Vetālapañcaviṃśati) < [Appendix 6.1 - The Twenty-five Tales of a Vetāla]
Vetāla 1: The Prince who was helped to a Wife by his Father’s Minister < [Appendix 6.1 - The Twenty-five Tales of a Vetāla]
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Chapter 31 - The Manifestation of Bhairava < [Section 1 - Pūrvārdha]