Nalakacchapura, Nalakaccha-pura, Nālakacchapura: 2 definitions
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Nalakacchapura 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.
Alternative spellings of this word include Nalakachchhapura.
India history and geography
Source: Shodhganga: a concise history of Sanskrit Chanda literature (history)Nalakacchapura (नलकच्छपुर) or Nālachā is the name of a town in Malwa where Āśādhara (1178-1243 C.E.) eventually settled. When Sapādalakṣa was occupied by Mlecchas (Shahhabuddin Ghori), Āśādhara came to Dhārā in Malwa where he studied under one Mahāvīra. He was patronized by Arjuna Varman, king of Malwa (Mālavā) and his successors,. Later he also settled at Nalakacchapura in the territory of Malwa.
Source: Jainworld: Jain History (h)Nālakacchapura (नालकच्छपुर) is located in Dhār District. It was connected with the activities of the great scholar Āśādhara who wrote his works in the Neminātha temple of this place. It is alos mentioned along with Dhara in the colophon of a manuscript dated V.S. 1295.
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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Partial matches: Pura.
Full-text: Nalacha, Mandalakara, Ashadhara.
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