Punjab: 3 definitions
Introduction:
Punjab 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
Source: archive.org: Cunningham’s Ancient Geography of IndiaPunjab according to Xuanzang (Hwen Thsang).—In the Panjab (Punjab) proper the hilly districts of Taxila, Singhapura, Urasa, Punach, and Rajaori, were subject to the Raja of Kashmir; while the whole of the plains, including Multan and Shorkot, were dependent on the ruler of Taki, or Sangala, near Lahor.
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
Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionaryPunjab in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) a northern state of the Indian Union; the erstwhile land of the five rivers (viz. [sataluja, vyasa, ravi, canaba, jehalama); ~bi] the language of the Panjab; an inhabitant of the Panjab; pertaining to the Panjab..—punjab (पंजाब) is alternatively transliterated as Paṃjāba.
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Nepali dictionary
Source: unoes: Nepali-English DictionaryPunjab is another spelling for पन्जाब [panjāba].—n. Panjab (the land-in northwest part of the India divided between India and Pakistan);
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.
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