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Smarika, Smārikā: 3 definitions

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Smarika means something in the history of ancient India, Hindi. 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.

Alternative spellings of this word include Samrika.

India history and geography

: What is India: Inscriptions of the Śilāhāras

Smārikā refers to the fines levied for offences, and was a major source of income during the rule of the Śilāhāra dynasty (r. 765-1215 A.D.).—In some records the fines levied for ten offences are mentioned as transferred to the donees of land-grants. These are probably identical with the ten sins enumerated in the Śukranītisāra, viz., murder, theft, adultery, slander, harsh language, lying, divulgence of secrets, evil design, atheism and perverseness. Some Śilāhāra inscriptions specially mention kumārīsāhasa (crime against an unmarried girl) as an instance of it. These fines for offences were determined by a committee of sixteen members. It was known as , probably because it called attention to the relevant rules in the Smṛtis.

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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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Languages of India and abroad

Hindi dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Smarika in Hindi glossary
: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Smārikā (स्मारिका) [Also spelled samrika]:�(nf) a souvenir.

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Nepali dictionary

[«𱹾dzܲ Ա»] � Smarika in Nepali glossary
: unoes: Nepali-English Dictionary

Smārikā (स्मारिका):—n. monument; memorial; commemorative volume;

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Nepali is the primary language of the Nepalese people counting almost 20 million native speakers. The country of Nepal is situated in the Himalaya mountain range to the north of India.

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