Rusharddhika, Ruṣarddhika: 1 definition

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The Sanskrit term Ruṣarddhika can be transliterated into English as Rusarddhika or Rusharddhika, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Purana and Itihasa (epic history)

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Source: archive.org: Puranic Encyclopedia

Ruṣarddhika (रुषर्द्धिक).—A wicked King of the Saurāṣṭra dynasty. Mention is made about this King in Mahābhārata, Udyoga Parva, Chapter 74, Stanza 14.

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The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.

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