Mettu-nilam, Meṭṭu-nilam, Mēṭṭunilam: 2 definitions
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Mettu-nilam means something in the history of ancient India, Tamil. 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
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryMeṭṭu-nilam.—(SITI), Tamil; ‘high land’; tax payable for the cultivation of such land. Note: meṭṭu-nilam 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.
Languages of India and abroad
Tamil dictionary
Source: DDSA: University of Madras: Tamil LexiconMēṭṭunilam (மேட்டுநிலம்) [mēṭṭu-nilam] noun < மேடு [medu] +. High or elevated land; rising ground; உயர்வான பூமி. சிவந்த மேட்டுநிலத்து [uyarvana pumi. sivantha mettunilathu] (புறநானூறு [purananuru] 120, உரை [urai]).
Tamil is an ancient language of India from the Dravidian family spoken by roughly 250 million people mainly in southern India and Sri Lanka.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: Mettu, Nilam.
Full-text: Metterram, Tatal, Pulakkani, Mettujaka, Varpulam, Kalarmetu, Ulutakatu, Tatalpuncai, Nir-errumatu, Mettuppayccal, Titar-puncey, Murampu, Pulam, Taray, Tittu, Takar, Vilai, Kotu.
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