Proper Nouns Lexicon

The Haryanka dynasty was the first historically documented ruling house of Magadha, a major kingdom of ancient India, active between the 6th and 5th centuries BCE.

Hassan II was King of Morocco from 1961 to 1999, shaping the country’s political life through a long, centralised and often controversial reign.

Hathor is a major goddess in ancient Egyptian religion, associated with love, fertility, motherhood, and music. She is often depicted as a woman with cow horns encircling a solar disk.

Hatshepsut, born around 1507 BCE and died in 1458 BCE, was a queen-pharaoh of ancient Egypt, ruling from 1479 to 1458 BCE. She is renowned for her grand constructions and peaceful policies.

Hawa Mahal is a palace located in Jaipur, India, built in the late eighteenth century. It is notable for its perforated façade made up of numerous small openings designed to allow observation of the street while reducing exposure to heat.

Heian refers to a historical period of Japan lasting from 794 to 1185. It corresponds to the era when the imperial capital was located at Heian-kyō, present-day Kyoto. The period is associated with the development of aristocratic court culture, the organization of imperial political institutions, and the emergence of literary and artistic traditions characteristic of classical Japan.

Heracles, also known as Hercules in Roman mythology, is a hero of Greek mythology famous for his extraordinary strength and his twelve labors. The son of Zeus and Alcmene, he is one of the most iconic figures in Greek mythology.

The Hijra refers to the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar and a key turning point in early Islamic history.

Hiranyakashipu is a powerful demon in Hindu mythology, known for his role in the legend of Vishnu's fourth avatar, Narasimha, and for attempting to kill his own son, Prahlada, a devotee of Vishnu.

The Hittites were an ancient people who dominated much of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) and northern Syria during the Bronze Age. Their empire flourished between the 17th and 12th centuries BC.