Common Nouns Lexicon

The jagati is an elevated platform on which a Hindu temple rests, often used for rituals and processions.

Jahannam is the Qur’anic term for hell, a place of punishment in the afterlife for those who reject faith and commit grave injustices.

Jainism is an ancient Indian religion that advocates non-violence, truth, and asceticism. It is known for its teachings on reincarnation and karma.

A jalis is a perforated stone screen, commonly used in Indo-Islamic architecture for decoration, ventilation, and light regulation.

The Janissaries were an elite military unit of the Ottoman Empire, composed primarily of young Christian boys who were captured and converted to Islam. They played a crucial role in the Empire's military campaigns and were known for their rigorous discipline and loyalty to the sultan.

Janna refers to paradise in Islamic belief, envisioned as a garden of eternal bliss for the righteous.

The Jataka tales are stories that recount the previous lives of the Buddha, illustrating his virtues and teachings through various rebirths.

Jharokhas are overhanging balconies or windows, often richly decorated, characteristic of Indo-Islamic architecture, mainly used in palaces and havelis in Rajasthan.