Proper Nouns Lexicon

The Golden Horn is a 7.5-kilometer estuary located in Istanbul, Turkey. It separates the historical old city from the more modern districts of the city.

The Guhilot dynasty, founded in the 6th century, is one of the most influential royal lineages in Rajasthan's history, known for its patronage and resilience.

The Gujarat Sultanate was an independent Muslim state that ruled the Gujarat region in western India from the early fifteenth to the mid-sixteenth century. It was notable for its economic strength and maritime trade.

The Gupta dynasty is an ancient Indian dynasty that ruled from 320 to 550 CE, marking a golden age for Indian culture, art, and sciences.

The Gurkhas are Nepalese soldiers renowned for their bravery and discipline. Originating from the Gorkha region, they have served in armies such as those of the United Kingdom and India since the 19th century.

Guru Arjan (1563-1606) was the fifth of the ten founding Gurus of Sikhism and is noted for his role in developing the religion and compiling the Guru Granth Sahib.

Guru Gobind Singh (1666-1708) was the tenth and last human Guru of Sikhism. He is renowned for founding the Khalsa, a community of Sikh warriors committed to protecting the innocent and upholding justice.

The Guru Granth Sahib is the holy scripture of Sikhism, regarded as the final and eternal Guru of the Sikhs.

Guru Hargobind (1595-1644)

Guru Hargobind, born on June 19, 1595, and died on March 3, 1644, was the sixth of the ten Sikh Gurus. Known for militarizing the Sikh community, he instituted the concept of Miri and Piri, symbolizing temporal and spiritual authority.

Guru Harkrishan Sahib is the eighth Guru of Sikhism, known for his wisdom and miracles despite his young age.