Shams-ad-din, Sams-ad-din, Šams-ad-dīn: 1 definition
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Shams-ad-din 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: OpenEdition books: Vividhatīrthakalpaḥ (History)Šams-ad-dīn (= Samasadīna) refers to the Sultan and Emir of Lakṣaṇavatī, as is mentioned in the Vividhatīrthakalpa by Jinaprabhasūri (13th century A.D.): an ancient text devoted to various Jaina holy places (tīrthas).—In 1360 VS (1303), Samasadīna had the fourth city gate (Campa) opened and seized the handle.
Note: The most famous sultan of this name is Šams-ad-dīn Īltutmiś (1211-1236). At the date of 1303 mentioned by the Vividhatīrthakalpa, there seems to be no Šams-ad-dīn. As it is specified that it is about the emir of Laksanavatī, it could be about Hajī Ilyās (1339-1359), named Šams-ad-dīn during his accession to the throne: cf. Al Badā'ūnī in Ranking 1973 ( 1 1898) p. 309. This sultan led an expedition against Tirhut around 1350 (cf. eg JBRS 40 1954 p. 100) and is said to have founded two towns, Šams-ad-dīnpur (Samastipur) and Hajīpur.
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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Partial matches: Shams, Ad, Din, Tin.
Full-text: Samasadina.
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