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ANKUSH definition in American English - Collins Dictionarya stick with a spike or a hook at one end, used, esp in India, for goading elephants. Word origin. from Hindi: restriction, curb, from Sanskrit aṅkūṣa.
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About the Bullhook - ElephantVoicesThe elephant goad or ankus (from Sanskrit aṅkuśa or ankusha), is traditionally used on sensitive areas of the body. ... ElephantVoices works globally for ...
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Ankush (elephant goad) - Seattle Art Museum CollectionHighly intelligent but also dangerous, elephants were kept at court, where they were trained, cared for, and driven by a mahout, a man from a family of elephant ...
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Elephant Goad (Ankus) - South IndianThe sharp point and hook was used to guide the animal to behave or move in a specific way, making it a crucial tool for hunting expeditions. The steel blade ...
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Ankusha, Aṃkuśa, Aṅkūṣa, Aṅkuśā, Aṅkuśa, Aṃkuśā, AmkushaJun 9, 2025 · Aṅkuśa (अङ्कुश) refers to “using the hook” (for driving an elephant), according to the 15th century Mātaṅgalīlā composed by Nīlakaṇṭha in 263 ...
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Meaning of the name AnkushJun 24, 2025 · Ankush is a masculine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "elephant goad," "control," or "restraint." Derived from the Sanskrit word 'aṅkuśa', it ...
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Ankus (elephant goad) - ROM Collections - Royal Ontario MuseumAnkus (elephant goad) ; Medium Steel with bronze butt cap ; Date 17th or 18th century CE ; Dimensions 38.9 x 11.4 x 3.5 cm ; Object number 927.79.1 ; Department Art ...
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Elephant Goad | V&A Explore The CollectionsThe ankus is a tool for the handling and training of elephants consisting of a metal hook attached to a short handle. The elephant is trained to respond to ...Missing: ankush variations
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Fine Indian ANKUS (Elephant Goad) - Oriental ArmsHandle is made of various wood sectors with horn separators and silver inserts. Length 22 inches (56 cm). Authentic item dated late 19th C. Very good ...
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Elephant goad - Roots.sgThis ankush (elephant goad) is elaborate and bears images of animals and vegetation. The handle is shapely with five simple bands circumvented by a pointed ...Missing: variations functional<|control11|><|separator|>
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Why the Elephant Goad (Ankusha) Is a Collectors DreamDec 28, 2024 · The Elephant Goad has a long history, dating back thousands of years. Traditionally used by mahouts (elephant handlers) to guide and control ...
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Bullhooks: Used On Elephants - All-Creatures.orgThe bullhook is a tool used to punish and control elephants. It is also called an ankus, elephant goad, or elephant hook. The handle is made of wood, metal ...
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Ankus, Elephant hook and wipe - Upali.chOct 8, 2016 · The hook serves the mahout, elephant keeper or trainer as tool to assert his commands in a direct contact. With the ankus the elephant keeper is ...
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Elephants In Ancient Indian Warfare - World History EncyclopediaJun 11, 2018 · The Mauryan and Gupta empires also had elephant divisions; Chandragupta Maurya (321-297 BCE), had about 9,000 elephants.Missing: Ashoka Kalinga
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[PDF] Daily routine of captive Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) in three ...These were earlier used for timber hauling purposes but are used presently for eco-tourism owing to the ban on logging in forested areas by Govt. of India ( ...
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Elephant goad: Significance and symbolismJul 17, 2025 · The Elephant goad serves as a multifaceted symbol indicating strength, authority, and the guidance necessary for rulership and protection.
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indra's a~Nkusha: conceiving the old Indo-Aryan weaponMar 4, 2007 · In this mantra vishvAmitra asks indra to bear him wealth with his a~Nkusha even as one would pull down ripe fruit from the tree. dIrghaste astv ...
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an elephant's goad in Tamil - English-Tamil Dictionary - GlosbeTranslation of "an elephant's goad" into Tamil. அங்குசம் is the translation of "an elephant's goad" into Tamil. an elephant's goad.
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Ankush Name Meaning, Origins & Popularity - ForebearsRank in Area. India. 100%. 184,099, 1:6,599, 801. Poland, -, 754, 1:50,434, 1,356 ... Ankush Demographics. Average Male Ankush Height. 173.2 cm. Average male ...
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Ankush Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History - ForebearsThe last name is most commonly held in India, where it is held by 3,820 people, or 1 in 200,802. In India it is most numerous in: Maharashtra, where 84 percent ...Missing: demographic | Show results with:demographic
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Ankush Baby Name: Meaning, Origin, Popularity - MomJunctionJun 14, 2024 · Ankush has an Indian, Sanskrit origin. 3. How to pronounce the name Ankush? Ankush is pronounced as AN-KUHSH.
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Ankush - Baby Name, Origin, Meaning, And PopularityAnkush is a name derived from the Sanskrit word 'ankush', which refers to a goad or a hook used in guiding elephants. In Indian culture, it symbolizes control ...
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What Does The Name Ankush Mean? - Names.orgThe name Ankush (अंकुश) derives from ancient Sanskrit, where it literally means "hook" or "goad"-specifically referring to the pointed instrument traditionally ...Missing: medieval period
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Ankush Name Meaning - ProkeralaThe Sanskrit origin boy name has remained popular over the last ten years. The name ranked highest in 2002, at 811th place, and lowest in 2016, at 919th place.
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Ankush Meaning - Baby Names - Times NowName, : Ankush. Meaning, : Restraint; Self-controlled; Self-disciplined. Gender, : Boy boy. Religion, : Hindu. Similar Names For Ankush.
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ANKUSH: A Weapon to Control (N. Chandra, 1986, India)Jan 2, 2015 · Ankush (Control) was an unexpected commercial success on its release and launched the careers of both director N. Chandra and Nana Patekar.<|control11|><|separator|>
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Ankush: Mirror of Unemployed Urban Youth's Disenchantment with ...Mar 14, 2020 · Ankush (1986) was co-produced, directed and edited by N Chandra. The movie was a surprise hit of the year even when some big-budget ...Missing: critical | Show results with:critical
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Ankush Movie Review: The action-drama fails to capture the ...Rating 1.5 · Review by Anub GeorgeOct 7, 2023 · Ankush Movie Review: Critics Rating: 1.5 stars, click to give your Rating/Review, A smart youth – Ankush is caught between two rival gangs ...Missing: 1986 critical
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Ankush (2023) - Release Date, Trailer, Plot, Cast, and More - TringOct 6, 2023 · Movie. Ankush ; Genre. Action, Drama ; Directed by. Nishant Natharam Dhapse ; Written. Namdeo Murkute ; Screenplay by. Nishant Dhapse.
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Planet Marathi, Everest Entertainment Lead Industry To Steady GrowthMay 8, 2023 · Marathi cinema has been registering a slow and steady growth since 2016 - when Nagraj Manjule's Sairat won critical as well as commercial success.
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[PDF] 1 ESSENCE OF VALMIKI RAMAYANA BAALA - Kamakoti.org... Ankush‟ in both of his hands. He was called „Kumar‟ as many entities claimed parentage maily of course by Lord. Shiva and Devi Parvati but also the Krittikas ...<|control11|><|separator|>
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Ankush Hazra - IMDbAnkush Hazra was born on 14 February 1989 in Bardhaman, West Bengal, India. He is an actor and producer, known for Villain (2018), Zulfiqar (2016) and Mirza: ...Missing: debut | Show results with:debut
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Ankush Hazra (Actor) Height, Weight, Age, Girlfriend, Biography ...Debut, Film: 'Kellafate' (2010) TV (as a Judge): 'Dance Bangla Dance Junior 9' (2016). Family, Father- Not Known Mother- Not Known Ankush Hazra mother. Brother ...
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Bengali stars and their recent box office flops - Times of IndiaNov 27, 2018 · The story follows a distracted Shamyo (played by Ankush Hazra) who has been disowned by his extravagantly rich grandfather. Being on one of ...<|separator|>
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Subhashree Ganguly to Ankush Hazra: Tolly artists who received ...Jul 25, 2023 · Subhashree Ganguly to Ankush Hazra: Tolly artists who received Mahanayak Samman from Mamata Banerjee · Koel Mallick · Subhashree Ganguly · ...
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Ankush Chaudhari Height, Age, Girlfriend, Wife, Children, BiographyDate of Birth, 31 January 1973 (Wednesday) ; Age (as of 2025), 52 Years ; Birthplace, Pune, Maharashtra ; Zodiac sign, Aquarius.
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Happy Birthday Ankush Chaudhari: 'Double Seat' to 'Duniyadari'Jan 30, 2022 · Marathi star Ankush Chaudhari is celebrating his 49th birthday today (January 31). Ankush has delivered many memorable performances which won the hearts of the ...Missing: debut | Show results with:debut
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Winner List Of Filmfare Awards Marathi 2021Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male) - Ankush Chaudhari. Ankush Chaudhari. Movie - Dhurala. Movie - Dhurala. Critics Award For Best Actor (Male) ...
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Ankush Chaudhari: I prefer quality over quantity when it comes to workApr 12, 2023 · In a chat with us, Ankush speaks about his work, why he does fewer films, Marathi cinema and OTT platforms.
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Ankush Rathee Kabaddi Player Biography: Early and Family Life ...Ankush Rathee, born June 30, 2003, is a talented left corner defender and captain of Bengaluru Bulls in Pro Kabaddi League Season 12.
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Ankush Rathee profile - Age, Raid Points, Tackles, Position, Team ...Check out details of Ankush Rathee - Age, Height, Profile, PKL matches, Pro Kabaddi stats, Position, Total Super Raids, Total tackles, red cards, ...
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Ankush Rathee Leads Indian Kabaddi Team in 2nd Junior World ...Oct 4, 2023 · Congratulations ANKUSH RATHEE became the Captain of Indian Kabaddi Teaam for 2nd Junior Kabaddi Worldcup 2023 Congratulations to ...<|separator|>
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Ankush Saikia: books, biography, latest update - Amazon.comAbout the author. Author and freelance journalist based in North East India. Born in 1975 in Tezpur, Assam. Published by Penguin Random House India.Missing: Quest | Show results with:Quest
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More Bodies Will Fall by Ankush Saikia reviewed by Zac O'YeahApr 14, 2018 · Saikia, a relatively well-known former journalist born in a tea-trading town in rural Assam, doesn't hesitate to probe the larger complexity ...
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Ankush Saikia (Author of Dead Meat) - GoodreadsAnkush Saikia's Books · Dead Meat by Ankush Saikia Dead Meat (Arjun Arora Mystery, #1) · The Girl From Nongrim Hills by Ankush Saikia The Girl From Nongrim Hills.
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Why desi thrillers don't sell - The HinduFeb 4, 2018 · Finally, as a fifth example, I'd like to mention The Girl From Nongrim Hills (2013) by Ankush Saikia, who genuinely pioneered the use of the ...
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From 32 to 12 years! Meet TV's 'Benjamin Button' - Actor Ankush AroraOct 25, 2016 · Ankush Arora, better known as Kartik in TV series Yeh Vaada Raha, will soon be seen as a 12-year-old kid. The 24-year-old, whose character ...<|separator|>
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Ankush Arora Actor Birthday Age Biography Instagram - TringAnkush was born on the 24th of June, 1992, in Delhi. As of 2023, he is 31 years old. His zodiac sign is Cancer. Career. Ankush Arora was seen in a ...
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Ankush Singh Profile - Cricket Player India | Stats, Records, VideoRead about Ankush Singh cricket player from India ... Debut/Last Matches of Ankush Singh. List A Matches. Only. M. Pradesh vs Andhra at Delhi- October 08, 2018.Missing: Uttar | Show results with:Uttar
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Ankush Singh Profile - ICC Ranking, Age, Career Info & Statsankush-singh. Ankush Singh ... Batting Style. Left Handed Bat. Bowling Style. Left-arm orthodox. TeamsMadhya Pradesh, Chambal Ghariyals. TEAMS. Madhya Pradesh, ...