Nimta, Ninta, Nimtā: 1 definition

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Nimta 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: Shodhganga: New look on the kushan bengali

Nimta in Lower Bengal is an explored site revealing Kushan presence.—Nimta is located on Barrackpur-Belgharia area, north of Calcutta on 22°40' north latitude and 88°87' east longitude. The site has yielded Early Historical material during the digging work for laying of Calcutta Metro tunnel rail. The notable antiquities discovered at Nimta are Northern Black Polished Ware, red ware, grey ware, stamped and rouletted wares, a silver punch mark coin, cast copper coin, beads of semiprecious stones, etc. According to Dr. Asok Datta it was a flourishing settlement area between Maurya and Sunga period (Chakrabarty, 2001).

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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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