Proper Nouns Lexicon

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.

Nikumbha refers to a Rajput lineage associated with the historical traditions of Abhaneri in Rajasthan. The name is especially useful for understanding the traditional attribution of the Chand Baori stepwell to King Chanda or Chandra of the Nikumbha dynasty.

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

The Nizams were the rulers of Hyderabad, one of the major princely states of India. The term refers to the sovereign title used by the princes of the Asaf Jahi dynasty, who ruled Hyderabad from 1724 to 1948. Their rule had a lasting political, cultural and economic impact on the Indian Deccan.

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

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.

Nubia is a historical region located south of Egypt, corresponding to modern northern Sudan and southern Egypt. Known for its wealth of gold and natural resources, it played a key role in the trade and political relations of ancient Egypt.

Nut is the ancient Egyptian goddess of the sky, often depicted as a woman arching over the night sky. She is a central figure in Egyptian mythology.

Nyingma is the oldest of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Padmasambhava in the 8th century. It is distinguished by its tantric teachings and meditation practices.

Operation Blue Star was a military intervention launched in June 1984 by the Indian army, aimed at removing Sikh militants holed up in the Golden Temple in Amritsar, India.