Dharshtavamsha, Dhārṣṭavaṃśa, Dharshta-vamsha: 1 definition
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The Sanskrit term Dhārṣṭavaṃśa can be transliterated into English as Dharstavamsa or Dharshtavamsha, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).
In Hinduism
Purana and Itihasa (epic history)
Source: archive.org: Puranic EncyclopediaDhārṣṭavaṃśa (धार्ष्टवंश).—A particular family of kings of the Ikṣvāku Dynasty. This family originated from Dhṛṣṭa the brother of Ikṣvāku. So this family is called Dhārṣṭavaṃśa (Devī Bhāgavata, Skandha 7).
The Purana (पुराण, purāṇas) refers to Sanskrit literature preserving ancient India’s 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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