Nannurupadu, Nannūrupāḍu: 1 definition

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Nannurupadu 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: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)

Nannūrupāḍu is an archaeologically important site situated in Ongole-taluk (Guntur district, Madras), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Nannūrupāḍu there is a stone pillar lying in front of the Nannūramma temple to the north-east of the village. It registers the gift of the village Nannūru, free of all taxes, to the goddess Hoṅkāradevī of the village.

This inscription in the Telugu language belongs to the mahāmaṇḍaleśvara Rāyaṇa-Choḍa Mahārāja (son of Ballaya-Choḍa) of the Telugu-Choḍa dynasty. It is dated Śaka 1019, Viṣuva-saṅkrānti.

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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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