Vitthapaiya, Viṭṭhapaiya: 1 definition

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Vitthapaiya 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: What is India: Inscriptions of the Śilāhāras

Viṭṭhapaiya (विट्ठपैय) is mentioned in the “Prince of wales museum plates of Mummuṇirāja”. Accordingly, “... while the administration (Śrīkaraṇa) consisting of the Mahāmātya, the illustrious Daddapaiya, the Mahāsāndhivigrahika, the illustrious Viṭṭhapaiya and so forth is bearing the burden of the cares of his kingdom...”.

Viṭṭhapaiya (विट्ठपैय) (fl. 1053 A.D.) or Viṭtṭhapaiya is also mentioned in the “Dive Agar plate of Mummuṇirāja”. Accordingly, “The illustrious King Mummuṇideva lays down the settlement for the learned Brāhmaṇas endowed with wisdom, who are prominent among the sixteen representatives (mahattarakas) residing at Āgara-dīpaka, in the presence of principal royal officers such as... , the Sāndhivigrahika, the illustrious Viṭṭapaiya Nāyaka...”.

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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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