Kripura, Kri-pura, Krīpura: 2 definitions
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Kripura 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.
India history and geography
Krīpura (क्रीपुर) is mentioned as the name of a city in Gunaighar grant of Vainyagupta. The place bclooged to the present Tippera district of Bangla Desh.
Krīpura (क्रीपुर) is a place name ending in pura mentioned in the Gupta inscriptions. The Gupta empire (r. 3rd-century CE), founded by Śrī Gupta, covered much of ancient India and embraced the Dharmic religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Krīpura was the place from which Vainyagupta issued his land-grant in A.D. 507-08, was evidently the seat of his government. It was the victorious camp full of great ships and elephants and horses (situated). The place is of unknown identity, but is possibly to be looked for in Bengal. Literally the name can mean a “market-town”.
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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