Mrityuka-vritti, Mṛtyuka-vṛtti: 1 definition

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Mrityuka-vritti 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

Mṛtyuka-vṛtti.—(BL; HRS), land granted by the king as military pension to the heir of a person killed in a battle against the king's enemies; compensatory grant made in favour of the heir of a person who died fighting on behalf of his master. See rakta-mānya, etc. Cf. vīra-śeṣā. Note: mṛtyuka-vṛtti 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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