"महाराष्ट्र" meaning in Sanskrit

See महाराष्ट्र in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /mɐ.ɦɑː.ɾɑːʂ.ʈɾɐ/ [Vedic], /mɐ.ɦɑːˈɾɑːʂ.ʈɾɐ/ [Classical-Sanskrit] Forms: mahārā́ṣṭra [romanization]
Etymology: Uncertain. Possibly from महा- (mahā-), combining form of महत् (mahat, “great”) + राष्ट्र (rāṣṭra, “nation, dominion; Rashtrakuta”), a dynasty that once ruled the area), a clan known as राष्ट्रिक (rāṣṭrika) (found in some of King Ashoka’s inscriptions) or रथ (ratha, “chariot”). Possibly, the original name was associated with the Sanskrit word for “nation” or “dominion” via folk etymology. Etymology templates: {{unc|sa}} Uncertain Head templates: {{head|sa|proper noun|tr=mahārā́ṣṭra}} महाराष्ट्र • (mahārā́ṣṭra)
  1. Maharashtra (a state in western India; capital: Mumbai) Wikipedia link: King Ashoka Categories (place): Maharashtra, Places in India, States of India Derived forms: महाराष्ट्री (mahārāṣṭrī)

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