Proper Nouns Lexicon

The Tipitaka, also known as the Tripitaka, is the collection of Buddhist sacred texts, compiled into three baskets of knowledge: the Vinaya Pitaka, the Sutta Pitaka, and the Abhidhamma Pitaka.

Trivikrama is an avatar of Vishnu in Hindu mythology, depicted as Vamana, the dwarf who took three giant steps to restore cosmic order.

Tsar Alexander II of Russia (1818-1881) reigned from 1855 to 1881. Known for abolishing serfdom in 1861, he is often referred to as "the Liberator".

Tu Duc, born Nguyễn Phúc Hồng Nhậm in 1829 and died in 1883, was the Emperor of Vietnam from 1847 to 1883. Known for his long reign and philosophical governance style, he was also a prolific poet.

The Tughlaq dynasty was a line of rulers who governed the Delhi Sultanate in India from 1320 to 1413, marking a period of transition and architectural innovations.

The Turin Royal Canon is a papyrus from the 19th Dynasty of Egypt, listing the kings of ancient Egypt up until the Second Intermediate Period.

Tutankhamun, an ancient Egyptian pharaoh, is famous for his intact tomb discovered in 1922. He reigned from 1332 to 1323 BCE during the New Kingdom period.

Udayadityavarman II was a prominent king of the Khmer Empire, reigning from 1050 to 1066. He is renowned for building the Baphuon temple and significantly expanding his empire.

 The Umayyad dynasty ruled the Muslim world from 661 to 750 AD, expanding its empire from Spain to India.

UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the UN established in 1945. It aims to promote peace and security through international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication. UNESCO World Heritage sites are recognized for their outstanding universal value.