SURSANNA

Language - Urdu (commonly used in Telugu)

Telugu Word - చుర్చన్న

An era or calendar system, partially used in the Western Maratha districts, likely adopted from the Islamic calendar. It commences with the Hijri year (the year of the Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina). Example: The historical land records in the Western Maratha region sometimes mention dates in the 'Sursanna' era, requiring conversion to the Gregorian calendar for modern interpretation. This term reflects the historical influence of Islamic culture and administrative practices in certain parts of India, even in regions predominantly ruled by Hindu dynasties. It highlights the coexistence and intermingling of different cultural and calendrical systems in the past.