Madai, Māḍai, Maḍāi: 3 definitions

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Madai means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi. 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 Glossary

Māḍai.—(IE 8-8; EI 7), Tamil; same as māḍha, māḍhā and māḍa; cf. rājarājaṉ-māḍai, madhurāntakaṉ-māḍai, bhujabala- māḍai (EI 7), etc.; often a gold coin (SII 12). Tamil māḍai is the same as māṣā derived from Sanskrit māṣaka. (SITI), name of a gold coin; a half pagoda; cf. nellūr- māḍai (SITI), a coin current in olden days and issued from Nellore; also known as nellūr-ppudu-māḍai; also cf. gaṇḍagopālaṉ- māḍai. Note: māḍai is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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Māḍai.—Tamil; same as māḍa, etc. Note: māḍai is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Maḍaī (मडई):—(nf) a small hut/cottage.

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Nepali dictionary

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Maḍāi (मडाइ):—n. massaging; kneading; rubbing; handling;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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