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]

Etymology

It means "The country of Ābhīras."[4][5]

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. ↑ Kale, Moreshvar Ramchandra (1911). The Student's Edition of the First Tantra of Vishnusárman (in Sanskrit). Gopal Narayen.


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