Nirnuru, Nirnūru: 1 definition

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Nirnuru 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: Annual Report on Indian Epigraphy (1945-1952)

Nirnūru is an archaeologically important site situated in Venkatagiri division (Nellore district, Madras), known for inscriptions regarding the ancient history of India. For example, at Nirnūru there is a broken slab lying in front of the ruined Siva temple near the well called Cheṅgareḍḍi-bhāvi which seems to record the construction of a tank and gifts of land under it to several Brāhmaṇas, by Tani-Nāyakan, son of Bayirappe-Nāyakkar, for the merit of his parents. Mentions the names of the donees and the share of land that each one of them was assigned.

This inscription in the Tamil language belongs to Tribhuvanachakravartin Rājarājadeva of the Chola dynasty and is dated Śaka 1140.

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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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