Nanayuddha, Nānāyuddha, Nana-yuddha: 1 definition
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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Shiva Purana - English TranslationNānāyuddha (नानायुद्ध) refers to “different kinds of battles”, according to the Śivapurāṇa 2.4.7 (“Commencement of the War”).—Accordingly, as Brahmā narrated to Nārada: “[...] Duels were fought by the gods and the Asuras crushing each other, on seeing which heroes were delighted and cowards were terrified. [...] Śambhu fought with Īśāna. Śumbha an expert in battle fought with Śeṣa. Kumbha the Asura fought with the Moon. Kuñjara of great strength and exploit, an expert in different kinds of battles (nānāyuddha), fought with Mihira, using great weapons. [...]”.
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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