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title: Indra
author: Redtigerxyz
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1374/indra/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Indra

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## Image File

[![Indra](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/1374.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/1374.jpg)

## Image Caption

A 19th century CE print depicting the major [Hindu](https://www.worldhistory.org/hinduism/) deity Indra riding his white elephant Airāvata and carrying a chisel, sword and thunderbolt indicating his role as king of the gods and bringer of beneficent rain. (British Museum, London).

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## License & Copyright

[Original image](http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Indra_deva.jpg) by [**Redtigerxyz**](http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Indra_deva.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 06 August 2013. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.