Proper Nouns Lexicon

The Chauhans, also known in earlier sources as the Chahamanas, were one of the major Rajput dynastic groups of north western India. Their history is closely linked with medieval Rajasthan, especially Shakambhari, Ajmer, Nadol, Jalore, Ranthambore, Chandravati and Abhaneri.

The Chaulukya, also known as the Solanki dynasty, ruled mainly over Gujarat and western India between the 10th and 14th centuries.

Chennakeshava is a form of Vishnu, one of his many avatars, primarily worshipped in southern India, particularly in the temples of the Hoysala dynasty.

The Chera were an ancient dynasty of South India, mainly associated with present-day Kerala and western Tamil Nadu. Known as one of the three major powers of ancient Tamilakam alongside the Cholas and the Pandyas, they played an important role in Sangam literature, maritime trade on the Malabar Coast and exchanges across the Indian Ocean.

The Chettiars, or Chettiar, are a merchant and banking community from Tamil Nadu, India, known for their historical role in trade and finance in Southeast Asia.

The Chit Sabha is a sacred hall located in certain Hindu temples, often used for spiritual gatherings and important rituals.

The Chola dynasty was a powerful South Indian dynasty that ruled from the 9th to the 13th century, known for its significant contributions to architecture, art, and administration.

Christ Pantocrator is an iconic depiction of Jesus Christ prevalent in Byzantine art, symbolizing his dual nature as divine and human

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) was an Italian navigator and explorer. He is best known for crossing the Atlantic in 1492, leading to the European discovery of the Americas.

The Chudasama were an Indian regional dynasty that ruled parts of Saurashtra in western Gujarat from the 9th to the 15th century, with Junagadh as their main political centre.