Proper Nouns Lexicon

The Order of the Mercedarians is a Catholic religious order founded in the thirteenth century in the Iberian Peninsula. It was created during the conflicts between Christian and Muslim kingdoms, with the main mission of redeeming Christian captives. The order played an important religious and social role in Spain and later in the Spanish colonies.

Merenptah, son and successor of Ramses II, was the fourth pharaoh of Egypt's 19th Dynasty. Born around 1273 BCE and died in 1203 BCE, he ruled from 1213 to 1203 BCE and is known for his victory over the Sea Peoples and the Merenptah Stele, which contains the earliest known mention of Israel.

The Mesolithic was a transitional period of prehistory situated between the Paleolithic and the Neolithic. It corresponds to the adaptation of human societies to the environmental changes that followed the end of the last Ice Age.

Mevlana, born Jalaluddin Rumi in 1207 and died in 1273, is a Persian mystic whose poetic writings and works on Sufism have profoundly and lastingly influenced the world.

Mewar is a historical region in Rajasthan, India, known for its rich cultural traditions and significant contributions to Indian architecture and history.

Michel Pinseau (1926–1999) was a French architect best known for designing the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, one of the largest religious monuments in the world.

The Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) was a prosperous period in Chinese history, marked by significant cultural, economic, and political advancements. It is known for the construction of the Forbidden City and the strengthening of the Great Wall.

The Mlechchha dynasty ruled Assam from the 4th to the 8th century and is known for constructing the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, a major regional site.

Moses is a central biblical figure, recognized as the prophet and lawgiver who led the Israelites out of Egypt and delivered the Ten Commandments.

Mount Kailash is a sacred mountain located in the Tibet region. It is revered by several religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism, and Bön, and is considered the spiritual center of the universe.