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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.

Ramses IV (born circa 1195 BCE, died 1149 BCE) was the third pharaoh of Egypt's 20th Dynasty. Despite a relatively short reign, from 1156 to 1149 BCE, he is noted for his ambitious architectural projects and efforts to maintain Egypt's stability during a period of crisis.

Ramses IX, a pharaoh of Egypt’s 20th Dynasty, ruled from 1129 to 1111 BCE. He is known for his efforts to maintain stability during a period of gradual decline and for his richly decorated tomb (KV6) in the Valley of the Kings.

Rani Roopmati was a legendary queen and musician of Malwa, known for her beauty and romance with Sultan Baz Bahadur.

Ranjit Singh, also known as Maharaja Ranjit Singh, was born on November 13, 1780, and died on June 27, 1839. He is renowned for unifying the various Sikh states of Punjab and founding the Sikh Empire, which he ruled from 1801 until his death.

Rao Bika (1438-1504) is the founder of Bikaner, a city in present-day Rajasthan, India. He is known for establishing the city in 1488.

Rao Jodha (1416-1489) was the founder of the city of Jodhpur and the fifteenth ruler of the Rathore clan. His reign, starting in 1438, marked a significant era for the Marwar region in present-day Rajasthan, India.