Abhiradesha, Abhiradesá,[1] Aberia, Abiria, Abhiria(IAST:आभीरदेश, अबीरिया, अभीरिया) was a region comprising South-Western Rajasthan and North-Eastern Sindh.[2][3] According to B.S. Suryawanshi, there were many Abhiradesha throughout the history. It was firstly recorded in Western India.[4] Once there was an Abhiradesa in Caucasus region too.[5]

Etymology

It means "The country of Ābhīras."[4][6]

References

  1. ↑ The Quarterly Review of Historical Studies. Institute of Historical Studies. 1994.
  2. ↑ Fox, Richard Gabriel (1977). Realm and Region in Traditional India. Duke University, Program in Comparative Studies on Southern Asia. ISBN 978-0-916994-12-9.
  3. ↑ Chandra, Moti (1953). Sarthavaha (in Hindi). Bihar-Rashtrabhasha Parishad.
  4. 1 2 Garg, Gaṅgā Rām (1992). Encyclopaedia of the Hindu World. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-7022-374-0.
  5. ↑ "The ksatriyas who were afraid of Parasurama and had hidden themselves in the Caucasian hilly regions later on became known as the Abhiras, and the place they inhabited was known as Abhiradesa - Vaniquotes". vaniquotes.org. Retrieved 2023-11-15.
  6. ↑ Kale, Moreshvar Ramchandra (1911). The Student's Edition of the First Tantra of Vishnusárman (in Sanskrit). Gopal Narayen.


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