Proper Nouns Lexicon

Magna Graecia refers to the Greek colonies established in southern Italy and Sicily from the 8th century BCE. These colonies played a crucial role in spreading Greek culture, art, and philosophy in Italy.

The Mahabharata is a major epic in Hindu mythology, recounting the epic war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, and containing philosophical and devotional teachings, notably the Bhagavad Gita.

Mahakali is a Hindu deity associated with time, destruction, and regeneration. As a fierce form of Kali, she embodies primal energy and divine power.

The Mahameghavahana dynasty, active between the 2nd century BCE and the 1st century CE, ruled much of eastern and central India, with Odisha as its core region.

Mahānavami Dibba, also known as the "Great Platform," is a significant monument located in Hampi, Karnataka, India. Built under the auspices of the Vijayanagara dynasty kings, it is renowned for its detailed sculptural reliefs depicting royal festivities and religious processions.

Mahatma Gandhi, born on October 2, 1869, and died on January 30, 1948, was an Indian political and spiritual leader known for his nonviolent struggle for India's independence.

Mahavira, born in 599 BCE and died in 527 BCE, is the twenty-fourth Tirthankara of Jainism. He is revered for systematizing and codifying the teachings of Jainism.

Mahishasura is a demon in Hindu mythology, often depicted as a half-man, half-buffalo, known for his defeat at the hands of the goddess Durga.

Mahmud Khilji (reign: 1436-1469) was a Sultan of the Malwa kingdom, known for his military campaigns and contributions to architecture and culture.

The Maitraka dynasty was an Indian ruling house that governed the region of Saurashtra (present-day Gujarat) from the 5th to the 8th century CE. Its capital, Vallabhi, developed into a major political and intellectual center of western India.