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Ujjain 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.
India history and geography
Source: What is India: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)Ujjain is an archaeologically important site situated in Madhya Bharat Dhar, known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at the Ujjain is a Sanskrit inscription at the Mahākāla temple which mentions god Kīrtinārāyana and the king’s victory over Yaśovarman, king of Malwa.
This inscriptions belongs to king king Jayasiṃha of the Chaulukya dynasty andis dated V.S. 1195, Jyēshṭhavadi 14 (1138 A.D., June 9).
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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Starts with: Ujjaini.
Full-text (+71): Ujjayini, Avanti, Kalidasa, Gardabhilla, Ujjenipura, Vishala, Mahakaleshvara, Kshatrapa, Vikrama, Mahakala, Lanka, Simhanandi, Rupa, Vikram, Navaratna, Haricandra, Samprati, Amara, Bahuputrika, Uddiyana.
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Search found 37 books and stories containing Ujjain; (plurals include: Ujjains). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
The Skanda Purana (by G. V. Tagare)
Section 1 - Avantīkṣetra-māhātmya < [Book 5 - Āvantya-khaṇḍa]
Section 8 - Ayodhyā-māhātmya < [Book 2 - Vaiṣṇava-khaṇḍa]
Chapter 93 - The Greatness of Kalhoḍī Tīrtha < [Section 3 - Revā-khaṇḍa]
Puranic encyclopaedia (by Vettam Mani)
Lakulisha-Pashupata (Philosophy and Practice) (by Geetika Kaw Kher)
Early Evidences from Art, Archeology and History < [Chapter 1 - The Historical Context]
Samkaracarya and Kapalikas < [Chapter 2 - Spread and Transition]
Kusika and the Ascetic Aspirants: Early form of Lakulisa-Pasupata order < [Chapter 2 - Spread and Transition]
Chaitanya Bhagavata (by Bhumipati Dāsa)
Verse 1.2.57 < [Chapter 2 - The Lord’s Appearance]
Kavyamimamsa of Rajasekhara (Study) (by Debabrata Barai)
Part 8.6 - Region of Paścāddeśa (western part) < [Chapter 5 - Analyasis and Interpretations of the Kāvyamīmāṃsā]
Part 5.8 - A Poet King: his court and assembly < [Chapter 5 - Analyasis and Interpretations of the Kāvyamīmāṃsā]
Appendix 1 - Ācārya, Kavi and important persons mentioned in the Kāvyamīmāṃsā
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