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Satrap 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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: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossarySatrap.鈥�(IA 20), Greek; same as Khshathrap膩van, K峁trapa, Sert墨p. Note: satrap is defined in the 鈥淚ndian epigraphical glossary鈥� as it can be found on ancient inscriptions commonly written in Sanskrit, Prakrit or Dravidian languages.
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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Starts with: Satrapa, Satrapam.
Full-text: Kshatrapa, Mahakshatrapa, Kshatrap, Bhumaka, Shaka, Gondophares, Zoilos, Madhura, Abhisara, Brisaya, Arjunayana.
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N.L. Westergaard: Pioneer of Iranian and Indian Studies (1815-1878) < [Volume 39 (1978)]
Rituals for Propitiating the Lightning Spirit Among Lahu Nyi < [Volume 39 (1978)]
The Persepolis Middle Persian inscriptions from the time of Shapur II < [Volume 30 (1966)]
Archaeology and the Mahabharata (Study) (by Gouri Lad)
Part 14 - Weapons during Phase III (200 B.C. 200 A.D.) < [Chapter 14 - Weapons]
Sanskrit Words In Southeast Asian Languages (by Satya Vrat Shastri)
Page 541 < [Sanskrit words in the Southeast Asian Languages]
Expansion of the Gupta Empire < [July-August, 1929]
Current Topics < [September-October 1931]
Triple Stream < [April 鈥� June, 2007]
Egypt Through The Stereoscope (by James Henry Breasted)
Scythian Elements in early Indian Art (by Swati Ray)