Nandaraja, Nandarāja, Nandarājā: 2 definitions

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Nandaraja means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.

In Buddhism

Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)

Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper Names

and Nandarajadevi. See Nanda (11).

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Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).

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India history and geography

Source: academia.edu: The Date of Kharavela, a Great King of Kalinga

In all probability, Jain King Nanda of Magadha was the Nandaraja mentioned in the Hathigumpha inscription who reigned around 1129 BCE. He was the follower of Buddhism. The Hathigumpha inscription of Kharavela clearly mentions that King Nandaraja had excavated a canal 103 years before the 5th regnal year of Kharavela. The same canal was repaired and enlarged by Kalingadhipati Kharavela in his 5th regnal year. Evidently, the 5th regnal year of Kharavela was the 103rd year elapsed from the reign of King Nandaraja.

 

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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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