Proper Nouns Lexicon

Jawaharlal Nehru, born on November 14, 1889, and died on May 27, 1964, was the first Prime Minister of independent India. He is known for his significant contributions to building modern India.

Jayavarman VII, born in 1120 and died in 1218, was one of the greatest kings of ancient Cambodia and an iconic monarch of the Khmer Empire. His reign from 1181 to 1218 was marked by unprecedented architectural and cultural development.

Jhala refers to a Rajput clan of western India, mainly associated with Gujarat, Saurashtra and Kathiawar. Several Jhala branches ruled princely centres such as Halvad, Dhrangadhra, Wankaner, Wadhwan, Limbdi, Lakhtar and Sayla.

Jodha Bai, also known as Mariam-uz-Zamani, was a Rajput princess and the first Hindu wife of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. She is renowned for her cultural and political influence at the Mughal court.

Johann Ludwig Burckhardt was a Swiss explorer famous for rediscovering the ancient city of Petra in 1812, a site forgotten by Europeans for centuries.

Juba II was a Berber king and scholar who ruled Mauretania from the 1st century BCE to the 1st century CE. A loyal ally of Rome, he promoted culture, science, and Mediterranean trade.

Juno, known as Hera in Greek mythology, is the goddess of marriage and family. The wife of Zeus (Jupiter in Roman mythology), she is often depicted with a crown and scepter, symbols of her power.

Justinian I, also known as Justinian the Great, was a Byzantine emperor who reigned from 527 to 565. He is renowned for his legal reforms and his ambition to restore the Roman Empire.

The Kachari dynasty refers to a group of ruling lineages that governed various parts of Assam and northeastern India from the early medieval period into the early modern era.

The Kachwaha dynasty is one of the oldest Rajput lineages in Rajasthan, founded in the 11th century. They are known for ruling Jaipur and its surroundings, playing a significant role in India's political and cultural history.