Proper Nouns Lexicon

The Patwardhan family, part of the Maratha clan, ruled several princely states in southwestern India during the 18th and 19th centuries, mainly in Maharashtra and Karnataka.

The Pawar dynasty of Dhar, part of the Maratha confederacy, ruled the princely state of Dhar (Madhya Pradesh) from the 18th century until its integration into the Indian Union in 1948.

The Pax Romana refers to a period of political stability and economic prosperity in the Roman Empire, lasting approximately two centuries, from 27 BCE to 180 CE, during the reign of Augustus and his successors

The Perfume River, or Huong Giang in Vietnamese, is an iconic waterway that flows through the city of Hue in Vietnam. It is renowned for its picturesque setting and historical significance.

The Perumpadappu Swaroopam refers to the ruling lineage of the Kingdom of Cochin on India’s southwestern coast, in present-day Kerala. It played a long-standing role in the political history of the Malabar Coast.

The Peshwas of Pune were the hereditary prime ministers of the Maratha Empire from the early 18th to the early 19th century, holding central political and military authority.

The Phulkians are a dynasty originating from the Sidhu Jat tribe, who established several princely states in the Punjab region of India, including Patiala, Nabha, and Jind.

Piton de la Fournaise is one of the most active volcanoes in the world, located on the island of Réunion. Its spectacular crater and frequent eruptions make it a major natural attraction on the island.

Po-i-Kalyan is the principal Islamic monumental complex of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It brings together several major religious buildings constructed between the twelfth and sixteenth centuries, including the Kalyan Minaret, the Kalyan Mosque and the Mir-i-Arab Madrasa.

Prajnaparamita is a goddess in the Buddhist tradition, often associated with the perfection of wisdom. She is revered for embodying transcendent wisdom and is frequently depicted in Buddhist art and sculpture.