Sahani, Sāhaṇi: 2 definitions

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Sahani 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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary

Sāhaṇi.—(IE 8-3), also called Sāhiṇi, etc.; derived from Sanskrit Sādhanika; cf. Gaja-sāhiṇi, etc. (EI 15), see Paṭṭa-sāhaṇi, Peyiya-sāhaṇi, Maleya-sāhaṇi. Note: sāhaṇi 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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Sāhānī.—(EI 33), same as Sādhanika, Sāhaṇi, etc. Note: sāhānī 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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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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Languages of India and abroad

Kannada-English dictionary

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus

Sahaṇi (ಸಹಣಿ):—

1) [noun] a man or boy whose work is tending, feeding, and currying horses; a groom.

2) [noun] a keeper of an elephant.

3) [noun] a horse-rider.

4) [noun] the chief or commander of a cavalry.

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Sāhaṇi (ಸಾಹಣಿ):—

1) [noun] a man or boy whose job is tend, feed, and curry horses; a groom.

2) [noun] a keeper of an elephant.

3) [noun] a horse-rider.

4) [noun] the chief or commander of a cavalry.

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Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.

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