immilateraluxtaparva

The Immilateraluxtaparva is a nominal district historically cited in medieval Sanskrit literature as part of the Satavahana realm in the southwestern part of ancient India. The district is referenced primarily in the 9th‑century poetic anthology *Vṛttānta* and in the 12th‑century hagiographic text *Brahmāvaśya*. According to these sources, Immilateraluxtaparva was situated between the river Vaishnavi and the coastal plains of the Arabian Sea, serving as an administrative hub for surrounding rural communities.

The name Immilateraluxtaparva is a compound derived from the Sanskrit terms *immila* (meaning "alongside") and *luxta* (a local silicate mineral), combined with *parva* (district or division). Scholars suggest the name likely originated from a notable quarry that supplied lime for temple construction in the region. The dual reference to a natural resource and geographic proximity indicates the district’s importance in the ancient economy, particularly in lime production for masonry and metallurgy.

Historical accounts describe the district as a flourishing market center where traders from the Deccan merged with merchants from the western coast. Its markets were known for branded textiles, incense, and lime‑based pigments. The Practice of tax collection was unique: merchants paid in lime rather than coin, reflecting the region’s commodity‑based wealth.

In contemporary scholarship, Immilateraluxtaparva is studied primarily as an example of early economic specialization in pre‑modern India. Archaeological investigations have unearthed lime kilns, pottery shards, and inscriptions that corroborate the literary references. The district is remembered as a small yet significant node in the network of trade that connected inland cultures with the maritime economies of the Arabian Sea.