Proper Nouns Lexicon

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.

Born on May 28, 1524, and passed away on December 15, 1574, Selim II was an Ottoman Sultan whose reign lasted from 1566 to 1574. Known as "Selim the Drunkard" due to his fondness for alcohol, he is noted for his architectural contributions and fewer military campaigns compared to his predecessors.

The Seljuks were a Turkish dynasty that ruled over much of the Middle East and Central Asia during the 11th and 12th centuries. Their empire played a crucial role in the spread of Islam and the architectural development of the region.