Rudradamaka, Rudradāmaka: 2 definitions
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Rudradamaka means something in Buddhism, Pali, 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.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
Source: Pali Kanon: Pali Proper NamesMentioned in connection with different kinds of coins. Sp.ii.297.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossaryRudradāmaka.—‘silver coin (kārṣāpaṇa) issued by Rudra- dāman’; name of the silver coins issued by the Śaka rulers of Western India (JNSI, Vol. XIII, pp. 1 7 ff.). Note: rudradāmaka is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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Rudradāmaka.—‘kārṣāpaṇa issued by Rudradāman’; name applied to the silver coins issued by the Śaka rulers of Western India; its later imitations were called rūpaka, dramma, etc. Note: rudradāmaka 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.
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