Mahakantaravana, Mahākāntāravana, Mahakantara-vana: 1 definition
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Mahakantaravana 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: Personal and geographical names in the Gupta inscriptionsMahākāntāravana (महाकान्तारवन) or Mahākāntāra is a place-name classified as a vana (forest) and mentioned in the Gupta inscriptions. The Gupta empire (r. 3rd-century CE), founded by Śrī Gupta, covered much of ancient India and embraced the Dharmic religions such as Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. Mahākāntāra is one of the southern countries subdued by Samudragupta. Its ruler was Vyāghararāja. Literally Mahākāntāra means ‘a great forest’. It has to be distinguished from Sarvāṭavi referred to later on in this inscription.
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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Partial matches: Mahakantara, Vana.
Full-text: Mahakantara.
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