Genealogy: 5 definitions
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Genealogy means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, Christianity. 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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Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
: Shodhganga: Elements of Art and Architecture in the Trtiyakhanda of the VisnudharmottarapuranaGenealogy refers to one of the topics dealt with in the Puranic literature: a category of ancient Sanskrit texts which gives a huge contribution in the development of Indian literature.āThe Vishnudharmottara Purana contains different aspects of knowledge. Along with the narratives, this work bears immense information in various fields of study. The first khanda of the Vishnudharmottara Purana consists of 269 adhyayas. The first khanda contains the discussion about various subject matters such as Geographical account, Astronomy, Astrology, Religion, Politics, Chronography and Genealogies of kings and sages and their stories.
The Purana (ą¤Ŗą„ą¤°ą¤¾ą¤�, purÄį¹as) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient Indiaās vast cultural history, including historical legends, religious ceremonies, various arts and sciences. The eighteen mahapuranas total over 400,000 shlokas (metrical couplets) and date to at least several centuries BCE.
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Full-text (+333): Vamshavali, Vamshanukrama, Rajavali, Purana, Jatanama, Vanshavali, Vanshanukram, Vamshavistara, Vamshanukirtana, Pancalakshana, Vamsha, Ghataka, Mahavamshavali, Janapadavamsa, Pustavali, Purkhavali, Gotrapat, Kulasantati, Gotrapata, Nasala.
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Search found 138 books and stories containing Genealogy; (plurals include: Genealogies). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:
Kingship in early Medieval India (by Sudip Narayan Maitra)
Part 4 - The Genealogies (of the Kaveri Delta and the Cholas) < [Chapter 5 - The Cholas and the Eastern Gangas (comparative study)]
Part 2 - Origin Myth (of the Kaveri Delta and the Cholas) < [Chapter 5 - The Cholas and the Eastern Gangas (comparative study)]
Matsya Purana (critical study) (by Kushal Kalita)
Part 2 - Genealogy of Kings and Princes in the MatsyapurÄį¹a < [Chapter 3 - Historical aspects in the MatsyapurÄį¹a]
Part 5 - PaƱca-lakį¹£aį¹a (the five characteristics) and the MatsyapurÄį¹a < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
Part 2.1a - The Solar Dynasty < [Chapter 3 - Historical aspects in the MatsyapurÄį¹a]
The history of Andhra country (1000 AD - 1500 AD) (by Yashoda Devi)
Part 1 - The Yadavas of Addanki (A.D. 1150-1270) < [Chapter XIV - The Yadavas]
Part 10 - The Chagis of Vinukonda < [Chapter III - The Chagis (A.D. 1100-1477)]
Part 5 - Mallideva and Manmasatya II (A.D. 1182-1231) < [Chapter II - The Haihayas]
Genealogy of the Solar Dynasty in the Puranas and the Ramayana < [Purana, Volume 4, Part 1 (1962)]
Studies in Puranic History, Genealogies and Chronology < [Purana, Volume 4, Part 1 (1962)]
Puranic Antediluvian Dynasty of Svayambhuva Manu < [Purana, Volume 6, Part 1 (1964)]
Historical Elements in the Matsya Purana (by Chaitali Kadia)
Human History in the Matsya PurÄį¹a (Introduction) < [Chapter 6 - Human history in the Matsya-PurÄį¹a]
Historical Elements in the Maha-PurÄį¹as (Introduction) < [Chapter 3 - Historical elements in the MahÄ-PurÄį¹as]
Human History in the PurÄį¹a < [Chapter 3 - Historical elements in the MahÄ-PurÄį¹as]
Brahma Purana (critical study) (by Surabhi H. Trivedi)
11. The concept of Pancalaksanas < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
3. Purana; Meaning, Definition and Characteristics < [Chapter 1 - Introduction]
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