Proper Nouns Lexicon

The Mamluks were slave soldiers of Turkish or Caucasian origin who played a pivotal role in the military and political systems of the Middle East. They established two distinct dynasties: one in Egypt and another in the Delhi Sultanate.

Man Sagar (Lake in Jaipur)

Man Sagar Lake is an artificial reservoir located in Jaipur, India. It was created in the 17th century by Maharaja Man Singh II to address the region's water supply issues.

Mandavgarh, also known as Mandu, is an ancient fortified city in India, famous for its medieval architecture and historical monuments.

The Marathas are an ethnopolitical group from the Deccan who became a dominant force in India between the 17th and 19th centuries.

Marwar is a historic region located in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, desert landscapes, and majestic forts, including the famous Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur.

The Maukharis were an Indian dynasty that ruled parts of northern India, with Kannauj as their political center, from the 6th to the 7th century CE. They played a key role in the political reorganization following the decline of the Gupta Empire.

Mauretania was an ancient Berber kingdom located in the far northwest of Africa, roughly corresponding to modern northern Morocco and Algeria.

The Maurya dynasty (321–185 BCE) was one of the most powerful and influential in ancient Indian history, establishing a vast centralized empire.

Meenakshi is a Hindu goddess primarily worshipped in southern India, known as the consort of Lord Shiva and the deity of Madurai.

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