Proper Nouns Lexicon

The Sui Dynasty (581-618 AD) was a brief yet pivotal era in Chinese history, bridging the divided dynasties and the consolidation of the empire under the Tang.

Sujata is a key figure in early Buddhism, known for offering a bowl of rice to the Buddha before his enlightenment. Her act symbolizes compassion and the importance of support in spiritual pursuits.

The Sukerchakia dynasty refers to the Sikh ruling lineage that emerged from the Sukerchakia Misl and was founded by Ranjit Singh, the first ruler of the Sikh Empire in the early nineteenth century.

The Sultanate of Deli, founded in the 17th century, is a former kingdom located in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Known for its political and cultural influence, it played a key role in the region until the 20th century.

The Mysore Sultanate was a Muslim-ruled state in southern India during the eighteenth century, governed by Haidar Ali and his son Tipu Sultan, in present-day Karnataka.

Sundareswarar is a form of the Hindu god Shiva, primarily worshipped in Madurai, where he is the consort of the goddess Meenakshi.

Suparshvanatha is the seventh Tirthankara in Jainism, revered for his spiritual teachings and contributions to the religion.

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.