Thaku, Ṭhakū, Ṭhākura, Thakura: 10 definitions

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Thaku means something in the history of ancient India, Marathi, Jainism, Prakrit, 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.

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India history and geography

Ṭhākura (collector) is the official title of a minister belonging of the administration of the state during, the rule of the Śilāhāra dynasty (r. 765-1215 A.D.).—The administration of the State was carried on with the help of Governors (rāṣṭrapati), Collectors (viṣayapatis) and village headmen (grāmapati). In some later records like the Dive Āgar plate of Mummuṇi, they are called sāmanta (Governor), nāyaka (the Commissioner of a division) and ṭhākura (the Collector of a district). The Governors of provinces were often military officers, who were called daṇḍādhīpati.

Source: What is India: Inscriptions of the Śilāhāras

Ṭhakura or Ṭhākura.—(EI 23, 33; CII 4), same as Ṭhakkura. Note: ṭhakura 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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Ṭhākura.—(LP), Gujarātī; often a member of the Koli caste of Gujarat, who generally tries to detect thieves, etc. (LP), Gujarātī Ṭhākor, the chief among certain tribes of Rajputs; a small chieftain. Note: ṭhākura is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.

Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical Glossary
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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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Marathi-English dictionary

ṭhakū (ठकू).—a (ṭhaka) Knavish.

ṭhākūra (ठाकूर).—m (ṭhakkura S through H) A tribe or an individual of it. They inhabit woods and wilds (esp. of N. Konkaṇ). 2 A chief among certain castes of Rajputs, Bhils &c., a title or compellation of respect. 3 The Supreme God: also an idol or a god. 4 A family priest among certain tribes of Shudras.

Source: DDSA: The Molesworth Marathi and English Dictionary

ṭhakū (ठकू).—a Knavish.

ṭhākūra (ठाकूर).—m A tribe or an individual of it.

Source: DDSA: The Aryabhusan school dictionary, Marathi-English
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Marathi is an Indo-European language having over 70 million native speakers people in (predominantly) Maharashtra India. Marathi, like many other Indo-Aryan languages, evolved from early forms of Prakrit, which itself is a subset of Sanskrit, one of the most ancient languages of the world.

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Hindi dictionary

Ṭhākura (ठाकुर) [Also spelled thakur]:—(nm) a lord, master; God; God's idol; (title for a) [kṣatriya; ~dvārā] a temple; ~[bāḍī] a temple.

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary
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Prakrit-English dictionary

Ṭhakura (ठकुर) in the Prakrit language is related to the Sanskrit word: Ṭhakkura.

Ṭhakura has the following synonyms: Ṭhakkura.

Source: DDSA: Paia-sadda-mahannavo; a comprehensive Prakrit Hindi dictionary
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Prakrit is an ancient language closely associated with both Pali and Sanskrit. Jain literature is often composed in this language or sub-dialects, such as the Agamas and their commentaries which are written in Ardhamagadhi and Maharashtri Prakrit. The earliest extant texts can be dated to as early as the 4th century BCE although core portions might be older.

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Kannada-English dictionary

Ṭhāku (ಠಾಕು):—[noun] the quality of showy, attracting attention of others; showiness.

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Ṭhākūra (ಠಾಕೂರ):—[noun] a headman of a community or a respectable man in a village.

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Thāku (ಥಾಕು):—

1) [noun] an act or instance of stopping; a coming to an end; cessation of activity; stoppage.

2) [noun] a relation, logical connection, etc. that exists between two things, matters, etc.

Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpus
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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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Nepali dictionary

Ṭhākura (ठाकुर):—n. 1. master; owner; 2. god; 3. a Nepalese surname;

Source: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary
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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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