A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Mahajanapadas
This page describes Mahajanapadas which is located on page 268 of the second volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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You can look up the meaning of the phrase “Mahajanapadas” according to 2 books dealing with Hinduism. The following list shows a short preview of potential definitions.
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana [by Chaitali Kadia]
For an example–Pancal , which is a special city of the Mahajanapadas, is also mentioned in the Mahabharata as a famous country. Draupadi is the princess of this city according to the Mahabharata . Currently it is located in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Kalinga country which lies on thebanks of the Mahanadi and Godavari , references to this country are also found in the Mahabharata . At present it belongs to the state of Odisha....
Read full contents: Ancient States in the Matsya Purana
Vishnudharmottara Purana (Art and Architecture) [by Bhagyashree Sarma]
The Mahajanapada period belongs to 1500-600 B. C. 4. Rajagriha is the capital of the Empire of Magadha which comprises the period after Mahajanapada period. The influence of Pataliputra and Nanda dynasties of 650-325 B. C. , Gautama Buddha of 623-543 B. C and Mahavira of 599-527 B. C. had been seen in the art and culture of that time. The cyclopean walls of Magadha and the fortifications of Rajgir are decorated with the paintings of that time. 5. The Maurya period belongs to 325-185 B....
Read full contents: 3. A General Note on Art
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