The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v1.c6.s1.7
The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v1.c6.s1.7
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In a much earlier age, namely, the first century A.D., the Periplus uses the term ‘Dachinabades’, that is, Dakshiṇāpatha, to signify the region beyond ‘Barygaza’, that is, Broach on the Narmadā. From this area ‘Damirica’, that is, the Tamil country, seems, however, to be excluded. We are told that ‘beyond Barygaza the adjoining coast extends in a straight line from north to south and so this region is called Dachinabades, for dachanos in the language of the natives means south’. Among market-towns of the region mention is made of Paiṭhaṇ and Tagara (Ter, Thair), now included within the State of Hyderabad. The markets of ‘Damirica’ find separate mention.