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Lakshmi

Lakshmi is the goddess of fortune, wealth, prosperity, and beauty in Hinduism, worshipped as the consort of the god Vishnu and one of the principal deities of the Hindu pantheon.

Lan Xang

Lan Xang, established in 1353, was a powerful Laotian kingdom known for its cultural wealth and influence across Southeast Asia.

Laykyun Sekkya

Laykyun Sekkya is a monumental statue of Buddha located in Khatakan Taung, near Monywa, Myanmar. It is one of the tallest Buddha statues in the world.

Le Corbusier

Le Corbusier, born Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris (October 6, 1887 - August 27, 1965), was a Swiss-French architect, urban planner, designer, and theorist. He is one of the most influential figures in modern architecture.

Synonyms - Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris
Levant

The Levant is a historical region located in the eastern Mediterranean, encompassing modern-day Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Israel, and Palestine. It has a rich history of trade and cultural exchange with Egypt, Mesopotamia, and Anatolia.

Licchavi

The Licchavi were a ruling dynasty that governed the Kathmandu Valley from the fifth to the eighth century CE. Their reign represents a formative phase in the political and cultural history of early Nepal.

Lichchhavi

The Lichchhavi were an ancient aristocratic clan and republican confederation of northern India, primarily active in the Vajji region, with Vaishali as their political center, from the first millennium BCE.

Lodi

The Lodi dynasty, founded by Bahlul Khan Lodi in 1451, was the last dynasty to rule the Delhi Sultanate before the advent of the Mughal Empire in 1526.

Lokamahadevi

Lokamahadevi was an 8th-century queen, wife of Vikramaditya II, the Chalukya king. She is renowned for her role in advancing medieval Indian architecture and sculpture.

Lotus Mahal

The Lotus Mahal, located in Hampi, is a remarkable pavilion from the Vijayanagara Empire, renowned for its unique architecture that combines Hindu and Islamic styles.

Synonyms - Kamal Mahal,Chitrangini Mahal