Nakaragana, Nakaragaṇa, Nakara-gana: 1 definition

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Nakaragana 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.

India history and geography

Nakaragaṇa is the name of a tank mentioned in the long and damaged inscription of Bhātikabhaya (B.C. 22-A.C. 7) and represents a locality that once existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka). A vihāra named Nakaraṅgaṇa in the eastern division built by Mahāsiva early in the 2nd century B.C.

Source: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963
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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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