Pancayati, Paṃcāyatī, Pamcayati, Pañcāyati, Pañcāyatī: 4 definitions
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Pancayati means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi. 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.
India history and geography
Pañcāyati.—(IE 8-3), an administrative board consisting of five members; same as pañcāyat, pañcakula, etc. Note: pañcāyati is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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.
Languages of India and abroad
Hindi dictionary
Paṃcāyatī (पंचायती) [Also spelled panchayati]:—(a) pertaining or belonging to the community as a whole, common, public; run by elected representatives; —[rājya] rule by elected representatives; a republic.
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Kannada-English dictionary
Paṃcāyati (ಪಂಚಾಯತಿ):—[noun] = ಪಂಚಾಯಿತಿ [pamcayiti].
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
Nepali dictionary
Pañcāyatī (पञ्चायती):—adj. 1. of/relating to Panchayat; 2. public; of many people;
Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Starts with: Pamcayatike, Pancayati-prajatantra.
Full-text: Pancayati-prajatantra, Gramapamcayati, Panchayat-prajatantra, Panchayati, Pancayat.
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