itihAsaH [ fr. iti-ha-Asa (3rd. pers. sing. Perf. of as to be); so it has been] 1 History (legendary or traditional); DarmArTakAmamokzARAmupadeSasamanvitaM . pUrvavfttaM kapAyuktamitihAsaM pracakzate .. 2 Heroic history (such as the Mahābhārata). 3 Historical evidence, tradition (which is recognized as a proof by the Paurāṇikas). Comp. — nibaMDanaM legendary composition or narrative; Ś. 3. — purARaM history and legendary stories. — vAdaH historical story, legend; Māl. 3. 3.