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Sankara

American

[suhng-ker-uh] / ˈsʌŋ kər ə /

noun

Shankara.

Sankara British

/ ˈsænkɑːrə /

noun

8th century _ad , Hindu philosopher, the leading exponent of the Vedantic school: noted for his commentaries on the great Hindu texts

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He was also a lawyer for the family of the former head of state Thomas Sankara, who was killed in 1987 in a coup led by his successor Compaore.

From Barron's • Oct. 9, 2025

It has led to the military seizing power once again, but it has continued with efforts to honour Sankara.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2023

The current junta leader, Capt. Ibrahim Traore, has been likened by some to Sankara, as an anti-imperialist pan-African leader, and is using the reburial to increase support, analysts say.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2023

Sankara seized power in a 1983 coup on promises to tackle corruption and neo-colonial influences.

From Reuters • Feb. 23, 2023

The puissant Skanda became the protector of the deities and did what was agreeable to Sankara.

From The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa, Volume 4 Books 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 18 by Ganguli, Kisari Mohan

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