Proper Nouns Lexicon

Sasivekalu means "mustard seed" in Kannada. This term refers to a monolithic statue of Ganesha located in Hampi, Karnataka, India, whose shape is likened to a mustard seed.

The Sassanids were a Persian dynasty that ruled from 224 to 651 AD, succeeding the Parthians. They established a centralized empire and adopted Zoroastrianism as the state religion. Their reign was marked by conflicts with Rome and Byzantium, as well as a lasting influence on the culture, architecture, and administration of later empires.

The Satavahana dynasty was a significant Indian dynasty that ruled the Deccan from 230 BCE to 220 CE, marking a period of economic prosperity and cultural development.

Sawai Jai Singh (1688-1743)

Sawai Jai Singh was the Maharaja of Amber and later Jaipur from 1699 to 1743. He is best known for founding the city of Jaipur and for his significant contributions to astronomy and architecture.

Sawai Pratap Singh (1764-1803)

Sawai Pratap Singh was the Maharaja of Jaipur from 1778 to 1803. He is best known for constructing the famous Hawa Mahal, or Palace of Winds, in 1799, which has become an iconic symbol of Jaipur.

The Sayyid dynasty ruled the Delhi Sultanate from 1414 to 1451, marking a transitional period before the Lodi ascended to power.

The Scindia are a Maratha dynasty founded in the 18th century, known for their political, military, and cultural influence in Gwalior and central India.

The Sea of Marmara is an inland sea located in Turkey, connecting the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea via the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits. It plays a crucial role in maritime trade.

The Sea Peoples refer to a collection of migratory or invading groups that, during the 13th and 12th centuries BCE, traveled across the Eastern Mediterranean, contributing to the collapse of major civilizations such as the Hittites and Mycenaeans.

The Seleucids were a Hellenistic dynasty founded by Seleucus I after the death of Alexander the Great. Their empire, centered on the region of Syria and Mesopotamia, played a key role in the spread of Greek culture throughout Asia.