Mahagariya, Maha-gariya: 1 definition
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Mahagariya 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: archive.org: Ceylon Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society 1963Mahagariya is the name of a tank mentioned in an inscription at Nāgirikanda: a district that existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—In an inscription of Kumāradāsa (508-516) at Nāgirikanda, 5 miles north-east of Madavacciya, the site is named Bamaṇagariya Vihara and the following tanks are mentioned:—(i) Mahagariya; (ii) Cugariya; (iii) Kabuba; (iv) Kaṭacanakapula; (v) Tavaa; (vi) Nilasa; (vii) Gajaa; and (viii) Pada.
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Partial matches: Gariya, Maha.
Full-text: Nagirikanda, Nilasa, Cugariya, Katacanakapula, Kabuba.
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