Proper Nouns Lexicon

Delhi Gate is one of the main entrances of Agra Fort, a major historical site in India. This impressive gate is a notable example of Mughal architecture.

The Delhi Sultanate (1206-1526) was a powerful Islamic empire in northern India, influenced by several dynasties until the arrival of the Mughals.

Digambar is a sect of Jainism known for its strict ascetic practices, where monks renounce all material possessions, including clothing, to symbolize their complete detachment from the physical world.

The Dimasa dynasty, often called the Kachari dynasty, was a regional power in north-eastern India, mainly associated with Assam, Dimapur, Maibang and Khaspur. Its rulers governed a kingdom that shifted between valleys, hills and plains, while adapting to relations with the Ahoms, the Koch and the British.

Djoser, born around 2700 BCE and died around 2649 BCE, was a pharaoh of Egypt’s Third Dynasty. He ruled from 2668 to 2649 BCE and is renowned for building the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the first stone pyramid in history.

The Dolmabahçe Palace is a historic palace located in Istanbul, Turkey, on the European shore of the Bosphorus. Built in the 19th century, it served as the main residence for Ottoman sultans until the fall of the Ottoman Empire.

Domitian, born on October 24, 51, and died on September 18, 96, was the last emperor of the Flavian dynasty, ruling the Roman Empire from 81 to 96 AD.

Drikung Kagyu is one of the major sub-schools of the Kagyu tradition in Tibetan Buddhism. Founded in the 12th century by Jigten Sumgon, it is known for its focus on meditative practices and the direct transmission of teachings from master to disciple.

The Dungans are a Muslim ethnic group of Chinese origin living primarily in Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.

Durbar Square is a historic central space in several cities of Nepal, notably Kathmandu, Patan, and Bhaktapur. These squares were once the political and religious heart of medieval kingdoms, hosting palaces, temples, and statues of great architectural significance.