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Rajasimha Pallava, also known as Narasimhavarman II, was a king of the Pallava dynasty who ruled from 700 to 728. He is renowned for his significant contributions to Dravidian architecture, particularly for constructing the Kailasanatha temple in Kanchipuram.

The Rajputs are a group of warrior clans in India, primarily located in Rajasthan, known for their bravery, code of honor, and rich cultural and architectural heritage.

Rama I, also known as Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke, is the founder of the Chakri dynasty and the first king of modern Thailand, reigning from 1782 to 1809.

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, during which Muslims fast from dawn to sunset.

The Ramakien is Thailand's national epic, inspired by the Indian Ramayana, narrating the adventures of Prince Rama and his battle against the demon Ravana.

Ramakrishna (1836–1886) was a Hindu mystic from Bengal whose spiritual teachings influenced religious thought in nineteenth-century India and inspired the later formation of the Ramakrishna Mission.

The Ramayana is a major epic in Hindu mythology, narrating the story of Prince Rama, his exile, the abduction of his wife Sita by the demon Ravana, and his quest to rescue her.

Bhakta Ramdas, also known as Kancherla Gopanna, was a seventeenth-century administrator, poet and devotional composer from the Indian Deccan. He is mainly associated with the Rama temple at Bhadrachalam and with the tradition stating that he was imprisoned in Golconda Fort after using public funds to restore the sanctuary. His supposed prison cell remains one of the best-known historical locations in

Ramesses I, born around 1300 BCE, was the founder of Egypt's Nineteenth Dynasty, ruling from 1292 to 1290 BCE. A former general, he restored stability in Egypt.

Ramesses II, born around 1303 BCE and died in 1213 BCE, is one of ancient Egypt’s greatest pharaohs. He ruled from 1279 to 1213 BCE, famed for his architectural and military achievements.