Proper Nouns Lexicon

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu, India, known for its graceful movements, elaborate facial expressions, and rich cultural tradition.

The Bhats were a Maratha ruling family whose members held the office of peshwa from 1713 to 1818. Based in Pune, they played a major role in Maratha expansion and the political transformation of eighteenth century India.

The Bhati are a prominent Rajput clan primarily associated with the region of Jaisalmer in India, known for their role in local history and architecture.

The Bhaumakara were an Indian dynasty that ruled parts of present-day Odisha between the 8th and 10th centuries. They are noted for their regional political role and for their patronage of both tantric Buddhism and Shaivism.

Bhitti Chitra is a traditional Indian mural painting form, known for its elaborate designs and depictions of mythological and religious scenes.

The Bhonsles of Akkalkot were a Maratha princely house that governed the Akkalkot domain, in present day Maharashtra, from 1708 to 1948. Their history combines Maratha traditions, princely administration and the survival of local authority under British supremacy.

The Bhonsles of Kolhapur are a branch of the Maratha royal house descended from Shivaji. They governed Kolhapur State in western India from around 1710 to 1949. Their history connects Maratha kingship, palace architecture and social reform, particularly under Shahu.

The Bhonsle of Nagpur, a branch of the Maratha Bhonsle clan, ruled the Nagpur State in the 18th and 19th centuries, playing a key role in central India’s politics and warfare.

The Bhonsle of Satara, the main branch of the Bhonsle family, were the Maratha rulers holding the title of Chhatrapati in Satara from the 17th to the 19th century.

The Bhonsles of Thanjavur were a Maratha dynasty that ruled a kingdom in southern India, centred on the Kaveri delta, from the late seventeenth century until 1855. Their legacy includes the development of Thanjavur Palace, artistic patronage and the expansion of the Sarasvati Mahal Library.