Proper Nouns Lexicon

Guru Nanak is the founder of the Sikh religion. Born in 1469 in the village of Talwandi (now in Pakistan), he spent his life preaching equality, justice, and universal love. He passed away in 1539.

Guru Rinpoche, also known as Padmasambhava, is a revered Buddhist master who played a crucial role in introducing Buddhism to Tibet in the 8th century.

Gustave Eiffel, born Alexandre Gustave Eiffel on December 15, 1832, and died on December 27, 1923, was a French civil engineer and architect famed for his iron constructions, most notably the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

The Hada were a Rajput dynasty descended from the Chauhan clan, who ruled the Hadoti region in south-eastern Rajasthan from the thirteenth century onward, mainly from the centres of Bundi and Kota.

Haji Jamal (born circa 1605 - died 1675) was a revered Sufi saint in India, whose spiritual influence deeply impacted the Punjab region during the 17th century. His mausoleum in Nakodar is a significant pilgrimage site.

Hadrian, born on January 24, 76 in Italica, Spain, and died on July 10, 138 in Baiae, Italy, was a Roman emperor from 117 to 138. He is known for his significant influence on Roman architecture and culture.

The Han dynasty, ruling from 206 BC to 220 AD, stands as one of the longest and most influential periods in Chinese history, marked by significant advancements in politics, economy, culture, and technology.

Hanuman, an iconic figure in Hinduism, is the monkey god revered for his strength, bravery, and unwavering loyalty to Rama, an avatar of Vishnu.

Harihara can refer to a syncretic avatar of Vishnu and Shiva in Hindu tradition or to Harihara I, the founder of the Vijayanagara Empire in the 14th century in South India. This article will help you distinguish between the two and select the appropriate Harihara.

Harsha (ou Harshavardhana) est un roi du VIIe siècle, principal souverain de la dynastie Vardhana. En raison de son importance politique et culturelle, son règne fait l’objet d’une fiche dynastique distincte, bien qu’il ne fonde pas de lignée nouvelle.