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41Ashvamedha — ), but does not allude to the full ritual according to the Yajurveda.Gayatri Pariwar have been organising performances of a modernised version of the sacrifice, not involving actual animal sacrifice, since 1991.The Vedic sacrificeThe Ashvamedha… …
42Rajput — constitute one of the major Hindu Kshatriya groups from India. They claim descent from ancient royal warrior dynasties of Kshatriyas. They are identified with the word Rajanya found in ancient Indian literature and trace their roots to Rajputana …
43Islāmic world — Introduction prehistory and history of the Islamic community. Adherence to Islām is a global phenomenon: Muslims predominate in some 30 to 40 countries, from the Atlantic to the Pacific and along a belt that stretches across northern… …
44Mudiraju — or Mudiraj(Telugu:ముదిరాజు or ముదిరాజ్). is a caste found in Andhra pradesh. The caste was primarily devoted to agriculture. Mudiraju are also found in Tamilnadu. They constitute a major block of aboriginal Indians. They are descendants of the… …
45Legends of Africa — Africa has a wealth of history which is largely unrecorded. Myths, fables and legends abound.Imhotep of EgyptExternal reference: * http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic figures/imhotep.shtml * http://www.nbufront.org/html/MastersMuseums/JHClarke/H… …
46literature — /lit euhr euh cheuhr, choor , li treuh /, n. 1. writings in which expression and form, in connection with ideas of permanent and universal interest, are characteristic or essential features, as poetry, novels, history, biography, and essays. 2.… …
47Western Africa — ▪ region, Africa Introduction region lying south of the Sahara and east and north of the Atlantic Ocean. It is latitudinally divided into two parallel belts of land: the western portion of the Sudan, a geographic area that stretches across… …
48Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age — The Silmarillion Ainulindalë Valaquenta Quenta Silmarillion Akallabêth Of the Rings of Power and the Third Age …
49Shahi — For a town in Bareilly District, India see Shahi, Uttar Pradesh. Obv: Recumbent bull facing left, trishula on bulls rump, Devnagari Legends : Sri Spalapati Deva. Rev: Rider bearing lance on caparisoned horse facing right. Obv: Rider bearing lance …
50Gandharva Kingdom — refers to the territory inhabited by a tribe called Gandharvas who were one among the Exotic Tribes of Ancient India. They were well versed in music and dance. Gandarvas were also powerful warriors who roamed in Indian kingdoms disregarding any… …
