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Prithvi-vallabha
Prithvi Vallabh, Prithvivallabh or Prithvi-vallabh may refer to: * ''Prithvi-vallabha'' (title) was a Sanskrit title adopted by several rulers of different dynasties of India. **Vakpati Munja (c. 972–990s), Parmara king popularly associated with this title * ''Prithivivallabh'' (novel), a 1921 Gujarati historical novel by Kanaiyalal Munshi * ''Prithvi Vallabh'' (1924 film), a 1924 silent historical film directed by Manilal Joshi, an adaptation of the 1921 novel ''Prithivivallabh'' * ''Prithvi Vallabh'' (1943 film), a 1943 Hindi film directed by Sohrab Modi Sohrab Merwanji Modi (2 November 1897 – 28 January 1984) was an Indian stage and film actor, director and producer. His films include ''Khoon Ka Khoon'' (1935), a version of Shakespeare's ''Hamlet'', ''Sikandar (1941 film), Sikandar'', '' ..., based on 1921 novel ''Prithivivallabh'' * ''Prithvi Vallabh'' (TV series), also known as ''Prithvi Vallabh - Itihaas Bhi, Rahasya Bhi'', a 2018 Indian TV series inspired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prithvi-vallabha (title)
Shri Prithvi-vallabha (IAST: ), or , was an imperial title used by several kings that ruled in present-day India, including the Chalukyas of Vatapi and the Rashtrakutas. It is a Kshatriya title that translates as "Lord of the Earth," or alternatively as "Husband of the Earth and Her Fortunes." Chalukyas of Vatapi All the sovereign rulers of the Vatapi Chalukya dynasty bore the title '' Shri-prithvi-vallabha'', which means "the husband of the goddess of fortune and the Earth" (that is, Vishnu). Mangalesha bore the exact title of ''Prithvi-vallabha'', as attested by the Mahakuta inscriptions. The Manor inscription of the Chalukya governor Jayashraya Mangalarasa, dated to 7 April 691 (year 613 of the Shaka era), also mentions ''Prithvi-vallabha'' as one of his titles. His son Avanijanashraya Pulakeshin also bore the title. Rashtrakutas Among the Rashtrakutas, the title was first adopted by Dantidurga, an 8th-century ruler of the Deccan and the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vakpati Munja
Munja (reigned c. 972-990s CE), also known as Vakpati II, was an Indian ruler from the Paramara dynasty, who ruled the Kingdom of Malwa. He is known for consolidating the Malwa kingdom, for patronising poets and scholars and for achieving the military success against almost all of the neighbouring kingdoms. Munja achieved military successes against the Chahamanas, the Guhilas, the Hunas, the Kalachuris, and the ruler of Gurjara region (possibly a Chaulukya or Pratihara ruler). He also achieved some early successes against the Western Chalukya king Tailapa II, but was ultimately defeated and killed by Tailapa some time between 994 CE and 998 CE. Early life Munja succeeded Siyaka as the Paramara king, ascending the throne around 972 CE. According to '' Prabandha-Chintamani'' by the 14th century writer Merutunga, Munja was an adopted child of the king Simhadantabhatta (Siyaka). The king discovered him in a munja grassland. Since the king did not have any children of h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prithivivallabh (novel)
''Prithivivallabh'' () is a 1921 Gujarati language, Gujarati Historical fiction, historical novel by Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi, Kanaiyalal Munshi. The novel depicts the rivalry between Vakpati Munja, Munj, the Paramara dynasty, Paramara monarch of Dharanagari and Tailapa II, Tailap as well as the romance between Munj and Mrinal. The novel draws historical information from various medieval works. It was well received by readers and critics. It was adapted into films and a television series. Plot Prithivivallabh is based on the history of Malwa region of India. The novel depicts the rivalry between Vakpati Munja, Munj, the Paramara dynasty, Paramara monarch of Dharanagari and Tailapa II, Tailap as well as the romance between Munj and Mrinal. Munj had defeated Tailapa II, Tailap several times but Tailap captures Munj with help of his feudatory Seuna (Yadava) dynasty, Yadava king Bhillama II, Bhillamraj. In captivity, Munj falls in love with Mrinal, Tailap's widowed sister. Celibat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi
Kanhaiyalal Maneklal Munshi (; 30 December 1887 – 8 February 1971), popularly known by his pen name Ghanshyam Vyas, was an Indian independence movement activist, politician, writer from Gujarat state. A lawyer by profession, he later turned to author and politician. He is a well-known name in Gujarati literature. He founded Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, an educational trust, in 1938. Munshi wrote his works in three languages namely Gujarati, English and Hindi. Before independence of India, Munshi was part of Indian National Congress and after independence, he joined Swatantra Party. Munshi held several important posts like member of Constituent Assembly of India, minister of agriculture and food of India, and governor of Uttar Pradesh. In his later life, he was one of the founding members of Vishva Hindu Parishad. Early life Munshi was born on 30 December 1887 at Bharuch, a town in Gujarat State of British India in a Bhargav Brahmin family. Munshi took admission at Baroda Coll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prithvi Vallabh (1924 Film)
''Prithvi Vallabh'' (English: The Lord of Love and Power) was a 1924 Indian historical drama film directed by Manilal Joshi. It was based on the 1921 Gujarati novel ''Prithivivallabh'' by K. M. Munshi. Plot Munj, the king of Avanti who is a great warrior and patron of arts, is captured by his opponent Tailap with help from Bhillam, king of Dharavati. Tailap orders an execution of Munj but is stopped by Mrinalvati, Tailap's sister, who wants to break Munj's spirit. But she fall in love with Munj and they decide to escape together. When Tailap come to know about the plan, he has Munj executed by elephants. Cast Cast is as follows: * P. Y. Altekar as Bhillam * Wagle Sandow as Munj * Fatma Begum as Mrinalvati, Tailap's sister * Zubeida as Vilasvati * Sultana as Jakkala Devi * Miss Jaina * Bhalji Pendharkar Production The script was written by D. S. Shirur based on the 1921 Gujarati novel ''Prithivivallabh'' by K. M. Munshi which was serialised in ''Vismi Sadi'', a Gujarati j ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manilal Joshi
Manilal Joshi (1893 – 7 September 1927) was a film director of silent films from Indian cinema. Biography Joshi was a school teacher in Bombay before joining cinema. He was trained under cinematographer Vishnu B. Joshi at Kohinoor Studio (1920). He started his career as a director with his debut film ''Veer Abhimanyu'' (1922). The film was produced by Ardeshir Irani and Bhogilal Dave who had started their banner, Star Film Company Ltd. in 1922. The film was known as ''Virat Swaroop'' and was a "big-budget mythological". It was also a debut for actress Sultana who played the role of Uttara, with Vakil playing Abhimanyu Abhimanyu (, ) is a character in the ancient Hindu epic ''Mahābhārata''. He was a young and valiant warrior of the Kuru lineage, born to Arjuna—the third Pandava brother—and Subhadra—a Yadava princess. He was also one of the few indivi .... The film apparently included flashbacks in Indian cinema for the first time. He started his independent produc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prithvi Vallabh (1943 Film)
Prithvi Vallabh (Hindi: पृथ्वी वल्लभ) is a historical drama Bollywood film directed by Sohrab Modi. Made under the Minerva Movietone banner it was released in Bollywood films of 1943, 1943. It had music by Rafiq Ghaznavi and Saraswati Devi (music director), Saraswati Devi with lyrics by Pandit Sudershan who also wrote the screenplay and dialogues. The film starred Sohrab Modi, Durga Khote, Sankatha Prasad, Kajjanbai, Meena Shorey, Sadiq Ali, K. N. Singh and Al Nasir. Plot The story revolves around two kings, Vakpati Munja, Prithvi Vallabh (Munj) of Avantipur and Tailapa II, Tailapa, a neighboring king. With the help of his sister Mrinalvati (Durga Khote) and another neighbouring king Bhillama II, Bhillam (K. N. Singh), Tailap manages to capture Prithvi Vallabh. The rest of the film follows incidents following his captivity. Cast The cast is as follows: * Sohrab Modi as Munj * Durga Khote as Mrinalvati * Sankatha Prasad as Tailap * K. N. Singh as Bhillam * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sohrab Modi
Sohrab Merwanji Modi (2 November 1897 – 28 January 1984) was an Indian stage and film actor, director and producer. His films include ''Khoon Ka Khoon'' (1935), a version of Shakespeare's ''Hamlet'', ''Sikandar (1941 film), Sikandar'', ''Pukar'', ''Prithvi Vallabh (1943 film), Prithvi Vallabh'', ''Jhansi Ki Rani (1953 film), Jhansi ki Rani'', ''Mirza Ghalib (film), Mirza Ghalib'', ''Jailor'' and ''Nausherwan-E-Adil'' (1957). His films always carried a message of strong commitment to social and national issues. Early life Sohrab Merwanji Modi was born 2 November 1897 in Bombay. Born into a Parsis, Parsi family, he was one of 12 children. His father was an Indian civil servant. He spent his childhood in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, Rampur, Uttar Pradesh where he developed a liking for Hindi and Urdu languages. After finishing school, he became travelling exhibitor in Gwalior with his brother Keki Modi. At 16 he used project films in Gwalior's Town Hall and at 26 set up his Arya S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Prithvi Vallabh (TV Series)
''Prithvi Vallabh – Itihaas Bhi, Rahasya Bhi'' () is a 2018 Indian Hindi historical television series that aired on the weekends on Sony TV. The show is produced by Aniruddh Pathak and the production company Writer's Galaxy. Based on historical kings of Middle kingdoms of India, the story takes inspiration from ''Prithivivallabh'', a Gujarati historical fiction by Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi. The show is the first production of Sony Pictures Networks India's sub-branch, SET Originals. It premiered on 20 January 2018. The show follows the stories of the prince of Malwa, Prithvi Vallabh and the princess of Manyakhet, Mrinalvati and how their never-supposed-to-be love story unfolds. Plot Mrinalvati (Mrinal) is the Princess of the Manyakhet Kingdom and her younger brother Tailap is the King of Manyakhet, who are advised by Guru Vinayaditya. Due to the treachery of King Singhdant of the Malwa Kingdom, which killed the entire royal family except Mrinal and Tailap, Mrinal ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
