Abhiradesha
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Abhiradesha, Abhiradesá,[1][full citation needed] Aberia, Abiria, Abhiria (IAST: आभीरदेश, अबीरिया, अभीरिया) was a region comprising southwestern Rajasthan and northeastern Sindh.[2][3] According to B. S. Suryawanshi, there were many Abhiradesha throughout history. It was firstly recorded in Western India.[4] Once, there was an Abhiradesha in Caucasus region too.[5] Khandesh region of Northern Maharashtra also once represented the Abhiradesha.[6]
Etymology[edit]
It means 'the country of Ābhīras'.[4][7]
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References[edit]
- ^ The Quarterly Review of Historical Studies. Institute of Historical Studies. 1994.[full citation needed]
- ^ Fox, Richard Gabriel (1977). Realm and Region in Traditional India. Duke University, Program in Comparative Studies on Southern Asia. ISBN 978-0-916994-12-9.
- ^ Chandra, Moti (1953). Sarthavaha (in Hindi). Bihar-Rashtrabhasha Parishad.
- ^ a b Garg, Gaṅgā Rām (1992). Encyclopaedia of the Hindu World. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-7022-374-0.
- ^ "The ksatriyas who were afraid of Parasurama and had hidden themselves in the Caucasian hilly regions later on became known as the Abhiras, and the place they inhabited was known as Abhiradesa - Vaniquotes". vaniquotes.org. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
- ^ Mirashi, Vasudev Vishnu (1975). Literary and Historical Studies in Indology. Motilal Banarsidass Publ. ISBN 978-81-208-0417-3.
- ^ Kale, Moreshvar Ramchandra (1911). The Student's Edition of the First Tantra of Vishnusárman (in Sanskrit). Gopal Narayen.
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