Nagalaiya, Nāgalaiya: 1 definition

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Nagalaiya 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: What is India: Inscriptions of the Śilāhāras

Nāgalaiya (नागलैय) is mentioned in the “Ṭhāṇā plates of Arikesarin”.—Accordingly, “And this has been written by me, the illustrious Joupaiya, the nephew of the Treasury officer, the great poet, the illustrious Nāgalaiya, by the order of the illustrious King. It has been engraved by Mānadharapaiya, the son of Vedapaiya”.

Nāgalaiya is also mentioned in the “Bhāṇḍup plates of Chittarāja (Cittarāja)”.—Accordingly, “And this has been written by me, the Treasury Officer Jogapaiya, the nephew of the Treasury Officer, the great poet Nagalaiya. Whatever is written here−in deficient or redundant syllables−all that is authoritative. May there be prosperity!”.

Nāgalaiya is also mentioned in the “Ṭhāṇā plates of Mummuṇirāja”. Accordingly, “And this has been written by me, the Treasury Officer (and) the Minister, the illustrious Joupaiya, the nephew of the Treasury Officer, the great poet, the illustrious Nāgalaiya”.

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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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