Mahatantradhikrita, Mahātantrādhikṛta: 1 definition

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Mahatantradhikrita 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 Glossary

Mahātantrādhikṛta.—(IE 8-3), explained by some authori- ties as ‘an officer in charge of judicial and charitable affairs’; but the word tantra also means ‘administration’ or ‘the army’; probably ‘the chief administrator’. The designation may have also indicated different functions in different localities and ages. See Tantrapāla, Tantrapati and Mahātantrādhyakṣa. Note: mahātantrādhikṛta 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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