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'''Anarta''' ({{ | '''Anarta''' ({{langx|sa|आनर्त}}, {{IAST|Ānarta}}) was an ancient [[India]]n region which corresponded to the present-day North [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] to [[North Gujarat]] regions in [[Gujarat]] state of India.<ref>Mahajan, V.D. (1960, reprint 2007). ''Ancient India'', New Delhi: S. Chand, {{ISBN|81-219-0887-6}}, p.423</ref> Several ancient inscriptions and literary sources mention a town called Anartapura or Anandapura, which is identified as the area in and around the present-day [[Vadnagar]].<ref name=toi>{{cite news|title=Lost city could be Gujarat's womb: Archaeologists|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/Lost-city-could-be-Gujarats-womb-Archaeologists/articleshow/4973865.cms|work=The Times of India|date=4 September 2009|access-date =20 August 2014}}</ref> | ||
==Anarta in the Puranic literature== | ==Anarta in the Puranic literature== | ||
According to the Puranic accounts, this region was ruled by the Sharyata dynasty rulers, who claimed their descent from Sharyati, a son of [[Manu (Hinduism)|Vaivasvata Manu]]. The kingdom was named after Anarta, the son of Sharyati. The capital of this kingdom was Kushasthali (the ancient name of [[Dvārakā|Dwaraka]]). The last ruler of this dynasty was [[Kakudmi]]. After him, it was occupied by the Punyajana Rakshasas.<ref>[[F. E. Pargiter|Pargiter, F.E.]] (1922, reprint 1972). ''Ancient Indian Historical Tradition'', New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p.98</ref> Later, the | According to the Puranic accounts, this region was ruled by the Sharyata dynasty rulers, who claimed their descent from Sharyati, a son of [[Manu (Hinduism)|Vaivasvata Manu]]. The kingdom was named after Anarta, the son of Sharyati. The capital of this kingdom was Kushasthali (the ancient name of [[Dvārakā|Dwaraka]]). The last ruler of this dynasty was [[Kakudmi]]. After him, it was occupied by the Punyajana Rakshasas.<ref>[[F. E. Pargiter|Pargiter, F.E.]] (1922, reprint 1972). ''Ancient Indian Historical Tradition'', New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p.98</ref> Later, the Yadavas migrated to this region under the leadership of [[Lord Krishna]].<ref>Pargiter, F.E. (1922, reprint 1972). ''Ancient Indian Historical Tradition'', New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p.282</ref> | ||
Sage [[Chyavana]] was also connected with Sharyati and Anarta. He married [[Sukanya]], daughter of Sharyati and sacrificed for him.<ref>Pargiter, F.E. (1922, reprint 1972). ''Ancient Indian Historical Tradition'', New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p.194</ref> His descendants were associated with the [[Haihayas]], which occupied the neighbouring region, apparently after the demise of the Sharyata kingdom.<ref>Pargiter, F.E. (1922, reprint 1972). ''Ancient Indian Historical Tradition'', New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p.304</ref> | Sage [[Chyavana]] was also connected with Sharyati and Anarta. He married [[Sukanya]], daughter of Sharyati and sacrificed for him.<ref>Pargiter, F.E. (1922, reprint 1972). ''Ancient Indian Historical Tradition'', New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p.194</ref> His descendants were associated with the [[Haihayas]], which occupied the neighbouring region, apparently after the demise of the Sharyata kingdom.<ref>Pargiter, F.E. (1922, reprint 1972). ''Ancient Indian Historical Tradition'', New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p.304</ref> | ||
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20090223182107/http://projectsouthasia.sdstate.edu/Docs/HISTORY/PRIMARYDOCS/EPIGRAPHY/JunagadhRockInscription.htm The Junagarh rock inscription of Rudradaman I] | * [https://web.archive.org/web/20090223182107/http://projectsouthasia.sdstate.edu/Docs/HISTORY/PRIMARYDOCS/EPIGRAPHY/JunagadhRockInscription.htm The Junagarh rock inscription of Rudradaman I] | ||
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Anarta (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist., Ānarta) was an ancient Indian region which corresponded to the present-day North Saurashtra to North Gujarat regions in Gujarat state of India.[1] Several ancient inscriptions and literary sources mention a town called Anartapura or Anandapura, which is identified as the area in and around the present-day Vadnagar.[2]
Anarta in the Puranic literature[edit | edit source]
According to the Puranic accounts, this region was ruled by the Sharyata dynasty rulers, who claimed their descent from Sharyati, a son of Vaivasvata Manu. The kingdom was named after Anarta, the son of Sharyati. The capital of this kingdom was Kushasthali (the ancient name of Dwaraka). The last ruler of this dynasty was Kakudmi. After him, it was occupied by the Punyajana Rakshasas.[3] Later, the Yadavas migrated to this region under the leadership of Lord Krishna.[4]
Sage Chyavana was also connected with Sharyati and Anarta. He married Sukanya, daughter of Sharyati and sacrificed for him.[5] His descendants were associated with the Haihayas, which occupied the neighbouring region, apparently after the demise of the Sharyata kingdom.[6]
Anarta under Saka rule[edit | edit source]
The Junagarh rock inscription of the Saka ruler Rudradaman I mentions Anarta as a part of his kingdom. He placed Anarta under his Pahlava (Parthian) Amatya (minister) Suvishakha, who re-built a dam on the Sudarshana Lake there.[7]
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Mahajan, V.D. (1960, reprint 2007). Ancient India, New Delhi: S. Chand, ISBN 81-219-0887-6, p.423
- ↑ "Lost city could be Gujarat's womb: Archaeologists". The Times of India. 4 September 2009. Retrieved 20 August 2014.
- ↑ Pargiter, F.E. (1922, reprint 1972). Ancient Indian Historical Tradition, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p.98
- ↑ Pargiter, F.E. (1922, reprint 1972). Ancient Indian Historical Tradition, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p.282
- ↑ Pargiter, F.E. (1922, reprint 1972). Ancient Indian Historical Tradition, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p.194
- ↑ Pargiter, F.E. (1922, reprint 1972). Ancient Indian Historical Tradition, New Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, p.304
- ↑ Raychaudhuri, H.C. (1972). Political History of Ancient India, Calcutta: University of Calcutta, pp.447, 449