The Vamarathas. Vamarathas was an ancient tribe inhabiting the north west India.Listed in the Ganapatha and mentioned by Katyayana and Patañjali, the Vamarathas were a minor community of whose history and seat not much is known. But their origin can be established from Ganapathi Upanishad wherein there is mention of this shiva Tribe. Vamarathas are …
The Rajanyas “Rajanya” word means ‘Royal inheritance’ and is one of the Kshatriya castes, in general. Purusha – Sukta of the Rigveda, where, dwelling upon the four fold division of the society, it is stated that the Brahmana sprang from the mouth of the primeval being (Purusha), the Rajanyas from his arms, the Vaisyas from …
Mathura stone Inscription of the time of Sodasa. (10-25 A.D.) Provenanca: Mathura Script : BrahmiLanguage: Sanskrit influenced by Prakrit. ForSanskrit, Hindi & English Translation of the Inscription by Dr Mehta Vasishtha Dev Mohan – (Ancient Indian Inscriptions- Volume 1. Citation requested Kindly Visithttps://archive.org/details/@alok1954 References: R.P. Chanda, A.S.I., No. 5. pp-169-73, H Luders, Ep.Ind, XXIV, p.208, …
The Arjunayanas. Arjunayanas were ancient republican tribe, located in north-eastern Rajasthan. Earliest mention of the Arjunayanas, has been made in the Rajanya group of the Ganapatha. They are mentioned in the literary sources in Afghanistan from 4th century BCE and after Alexander’s invasions in 3rd century. They have also been mentioned in Agra, Mathura and …
Mathura Stone Inscription of the time of Sodasa. (C 10-15 A.D.) Provenance : Jail Mound, Mathura, U. P. Script : Brahmi. Language : Sanskrit influenced by Prakrit. ForSanskrit, Hindi & English Translation of the Inscription by Dr Mehta Vasishtha Dev Mohan – (Ancient Indian Inscriptions- Volume 1. Citation requested Kindly Visithttps://archive.org/details/@alok1954 References: Dowson, J.R.A.S., N.S., …
The Sibis There are few references of Sibi or Sivi tribe in the Mahabharata epic.There was a king named Shivi, whose kingdom was also named after him. He was known for for his caring attitude. The legend about his truthfulness and compassion goes as follows: King Shivi protected a dove who was chased by a hawk …
The Mathura votive Inscription of the time of Sodasa Year 72 (AD 15) Provenance: Kankali Tila at MathuraScript: BrahmiLanguage: Prakrit Influenced by Sanskrit.References: G. Bühler Ep.Ind,II, p.199, Luder’s list No 59, D. C. Sircar, Sel.Inss, I, p.120.Text1. नम अरहतो वर्धमानस ( 1 ) 2. स्व मिस महक्षत्रपस शोडासस स वत्सरे ७० + 2 हेम त …
The Malavas The Malavas (Malwas) tribe was settled in Panjab region during 4th century BCE. Later, they migrated southwards to Rajasthan, Gujrat and Madhya Pradesh. The Malava country lay on both sides of the lower Sutlej. The western boundary was formed by the lower Ravi and Jhelum and the south-eastern by the Sarasvati. Later, probably under the …
Shahdaur Rock Inscription (A) of Namijada —- Saka year 60. Provenance: Shahdaur (Shodaur of the maps), Mansehrä tahsil, Hazara district, Pakistan Script: Karoshthi. Language: Prakrit.References: Sten Konow, Ep.Ind XIX, pp.198-202.Footnote. 1. This place of boulder, 13 x 16′, overlooking a small spring, is firmly burried in the soil. It bears the above inscription on the …
The Yaudheyas The most important of the North West India, tribes were the Yaudheyas. Their coins are found all over the eastern Panjab between the Sutlej and the Jumna rivers. Two large finds have been discovered at Sonepat between Delhi and Karnal. According to Dr. Jayaswal their coins belong to the period commencing from Sunga …