Etymology

Panchal

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Today it means: A kingdom in northwestern part of ancient India during the Mahajanapadas era. Full definition →

Sanskrit पञ्चाल
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  1. Sanskrit · derived fromपञ्चाल
  2. English todayPanchal

From Sanskrit पञ्चाल (pañcāla), from पञ्च (pañca, “five”) with a *-l- extension, referring to the five smaller polities which united to form the ancient kingdom. See Pañcāla for more.

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