Sthanadhikrita, Sthānādhikṛta, Sthana-adhikrita: 2 definitions
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Sthanadhikrita means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, 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.
The Sanskrit term Sthānādhikṛta can be transliterated into English as Sthanadhikrta or Sthanadhikrita, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Arthashastra (politics and welfare)
Source: Wisdom Library: ArthaśāstraSthānādhikṛta (स्थानाधिकृत) refers to a “superintendents of police out-posts” and represents an official title used in the political management of townships in ancient India. Officers, ministers, and sovereigns bearing such titles [eg., Sthānādhikṛta] were often present in ancient inscriptions when, for example, the king wanted to address his subjects or make an important announcement.
Arthashastra (अर्थशास्त्र, arthaśāstra) literature concerns itself with the teachings (shastra) of economic prosperity (artha) statecraft, politics and military tactics. The term arthashastra refers to both the name of these scientific teachings, as well as the name of a Sanskrit work included in such literature. This book was written (3rd century BCE) by by Kautilya, who flourished in the 4th century BCE.
India history and geography
Source: Cologne Digital Sanskrit Dictionaries: Indian Epigraphical GlossarySthāna-adhikṛta.—(IE 8-3; EI 24), modern Thānādār; officer in charge of a police or military outpost; cf. Gaulmika. See Sthāna-adhipati, Sthānapāla, etc. Note: sthāna-adhikṛta is defined in the “Indian epigraphical glossary” 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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Partial matches: Adhikrita, Sthana.
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Full-text: Sthana-adhikaranika.
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