Penugonda, Penugoṇḍa: 1 definition

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Penugonda 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.

India history and geography

Source: What is India: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)

Penugoṇḍa is an archaeologically important site situated in West Godavari District (Madras), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Penugoṇḍa there are Prakrit and Sanskrit inscriptions Issued from Jayapura. It registers the grant of Mulukuli in Kānīrāhāra to a number of Brāhmaṇas, well-versed in the Vēdas, etc., as dakṣiṇā by the king on the occasion of his prathama-kalyāṇa.

This inscription belongs to king Hastivarman.

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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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