Proper Nouns Lexicon

The Suri dynasty was an Afghan Muslim ruling house that controlled much of northern India in the sixteenth century. It is primarily associated with the reign of Sher Shah Suri, who established a powerful empire after defeating the early Mughal rulers.

The Suryavamsi dynasty was a Hindu ruling lineage that governed present-day Odisha during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. It succeeded the Gajapati rulers and maintained the region’s established political and religious traditions.

The term Suryavanshi refers to a mythical royal lineage in ancient India, believed to be descendants of the sun god Surya. Many Rajput dynasties, including the Sisodia, claim their heritage from this lineage.

Suryavarman II, born around 1095 and died around 1150, was a Khmer king renowned for constructing Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument. He ruled from 1113 to 1150.

Svetambar is one of the two main sects of Jainism, known for its moderate ascetic practices and for allowing its monks to wear white clothes.

Swami Vivekananda (1863–1902) was an Indian Hindu monk and philosopher known for introducing the teachings of Vedanta and yoga to international audiences in the late nineteenth century. A disciple of Ramakrishna, he played a major role in the modern interpretation and global presentation of Hindu thought.

Swayambhunath is one of the oldest Buddhist sanctuaries in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal. Located on top of a sacred hill, this stupa is also known by the traditional name Swayambhu Mahachaitya.

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India, built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal. It is renowned for its architectural beauty and is considered one of the seven wonders of the modern world.

Taleju Bhawani is a Hindu protective deity associated with the Newar royalty of Nepal. The tutelary goddess of the Malla kings, she is linked to Durga and Mahakali.

Tamerlane (1336–1405), also known as Timur or Timur the Lame, was a Turco-Mongol conqueror and the founder of the Timurid Empire. Born near Kesh (modern Shahrisabz, Uzbekistan), he established a vast empire stretching from Central Asia to the Middle East, shaping the history of these regions.