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Nefertari

Nefertari, the great royal wife of Pharaoh Ramses II, is one of the most famous queens of ancient Egypt. Her beauty and influential status granted her a central role in the political and religious life of her time.

Nek Chand

Nek Chand Saini (December 15, 1924 - June 12, 2015) was an Indian artist and public works official, best known for creating the Rock Garden in Chandigarh, a sculpture garden made from recycled materials.

Neminath

Sri Neminath, also known as Neminatha, is the twenty-second Tirthankara of Jainism, born in 922 BCE and died in 812 BCE. He is revered for attaining spiritual enlightenment and for his teachings on non-violence and truth.

Nephtys

Nephthys is an Egyptian goddess associated with funerary rites and the protection of the dead. She is the sister of Isis and Osiris, and the wife of Seth.

Newar

The Newars are the indigenous ethnic group of the Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. They have played a significant role in the development of the region’s architecture, art, trade, and religious traditions since ancient times.

Synonyms - Newars
Nguyen

The Nguyen dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of Vietnam, ruling from 1802 to 1945. It played a crucial role in shaping the Vietnamese national identity.

Synonyms - Nguyễn
Nipponzan Myohoji

Nipponzan Myohoji is a Japanese Buddhist order founded in 1917, known for building Peace Pagodas around the world.

Synonyms - Nipponzan-Myōhōji
Nizams

The Nizams were the monarchs of the princely state of Hyderabad in India, ruling from 1724 to 1948, known for their wealth and patronage of arts and culture.

Northern Kalachuris

The Northern Kalachuris were a regional dynasty active in northern India between the 9th and 11th centuries, possibly related to the Kalachuris of Tripuri.

Northern Wei Dynasty

The Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534) was a significant period in Chinese history, ruled by the Tuoba family, a Xianbei tribe. It is known for unifying northern China and promoting Buddhism, which had a lasting influence on the region's art and architecture.