Pattasahini, Paṭṭasāhiṇi, Patta-sahini: 1 definition

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Pattasahini 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)

Paṭṭasāhiṇi (पट्टसाहिणि).—The infantry was under the control of senādhipati. cavalry under aśvasāhiṇi and elephentry under the gajasāhiṇi. Another important officer paṭṭasāhiṇi is mentioned in association with sakalasenādhipati. D.C. Sircar held that paṭṭa means a territorial term meaning a group of villages, sāhiṇi can be interpreted as the master infantry. The paṭṭasāhiṇi was the master of royal infantry forces of a group of villages or a territorial unit.

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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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