Upatissanagara, Upatissa-nagara: 1 definition
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Upatissanagara 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 1963Upatissanagara is the name of a settlement that existed in the ancient kingdom of Anurādhapura, Ceylon (Sri Lanka).—Upatissagāma or Upatissanagara was a settlement on the Gambhīra river, 1 yojana (8 to 12 miles) north of Anurādhapura, founded by Vijaya's Minister, Upatissa, according to tradition, in the 6th century B.C.: it was in Ālsara and a prosperous market-town.
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: Upatissa, Nagara, Nakara.
Full-text: Upatissagama.
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