The first in her Greek family to speak Egyptian, she was the wealthiest woman of her time and maintain her kingdom's independence at a time of increased Roman expansionism, until it was eventually conquered in 39 AD.
Who was Cleopatra VII?
The founder of the Maurya Empire, the first empire to unite most of Ancient India, over which he reigned from 321 to 297 BC, when he abdicated the throne to his son Bindusara and allegedly became an ascetic Jain monk until his death.
Who was Chandragupta?
Also known as the Magnificent or the Lawgiver, he was the tenth sultan of the Ottoman Empire, ruling from 1520 until his death, whose reign is considered the apex of Ottoman military, economic and cultural power.
Who was Suleiman?
After serving as both empress consort and mother, she would eventually found her own dynasty, Zhou, and become the only woman to rule China in her own right.
Who was Wu Zetian?
What is Midnights?
He is best remembered for achieving one of the greatest military expansions in Roman history, as well as for his philanthropic rule, enacting extensive public building programs and welfare policies that led to him being recognized as one of the "Five Good Emperors".
Who was Trajan?
Baptized Ana de Sousa, the ngola of the kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba is renowned for her decades-long resistance against the Portuguese to control the slave trade and secure independence for her kingdoms.
Who was Nzinga Mbande?
The fifth Great Khan of the Mongols, the grandson of Genghis Khan, and founder of the Yuan dynasty in 1271 after his conquest of China, ruling under the name Emperor Shizu.
Who was Kublai Khan?
The queen consort of both France and England, and queen mother of the latter twice, is widely considered to have been one of the wealthiest and most powerful women in Medieval Europe.
Who was Eleanor of Aquitaine?
Considered sister albums by the singer herself, these are the eighth and ninth records by Taylor Swift, defined by the colors gray and brown, respectively.
What are Folklore and Evermore?
The king of the Eburones tribe in what is now northeastern Belgium became infamous during the Gallic Wars for leading a revolt against the Roman occupation forces commanded by Julius Caesar, wiping out fifteen Roman cohorts before finally being defeated.
Who was Ambiorix?
This semi-legendary explorer, navigator and rangatira who, according to some sources of Polynesian oral history and mythology, sailed from his homeland of Hawaiki and discovered and first settled the North Island of Aotearoa, nowadays New Zealand.
Who was Kupe?
Nicknamed after his red beard by the Italians, he was Holy Roman Emperor from 1155 until his death. His many political and military accomplishments made him a legendary figure both during and after his time.
Who was Frederick Barbarossa?
With the regnal name Tribhuwannottunggadewi Jayawishnuwardhani, she was a Javanese queen regent and the third monarch of the Majapahit empire, ruling from 1328 to 1350, when she abdicated in favour of her son Hayam Wuruk. During her reign, with the help of her prime minister Gajah Mada, she achieved a significant expansion of the Majapahit empire's territory and influence.
Who was Gitarja?
The seventh studio album by Taylor Swift, defined by pink.
What is Lover?
Nicknamed the Bulgar-Slayer for his subjugation of the Bulgars, this emperor ruled for 49 years, the longest of any in his empire.
Who was Basil II?
The young toqui known for escaping captivity under Spanish governor Pedro de Valdivia and afterwards turning his captors' tactics against them while leading the resistance against the Spanish conquest of Chile.
Who was Lautaro?
Ruling as a "king", her reign is considered the zenith of her empire's Golden Age, a period of significant political and military successes and great cultural and literary achievements.
Who was Tamar the Great?
He is best known for significantly fostering the spread of Buddhism in Cambodia, as well as for his prolific construction of temples, hospitals, highways and reservoirs throughout his kingdom.
Who was Jayavarman VII?
The sixth studio album by Taylor Swift, defined by black.
What is Reputation?
The self-titled, debut album of an eventual country crossover pop star, defined by the color green.
What is Taylor Swift?
The second studio album of Taylor Swift, defined by the color yellow.
What is Fearless?
The third studio album of Taylor Swift, defined by the color purple.
What is Speak Now?
Defined by the color of the same name, the fourth album of Taylor Swift.
What is Red?
Named after her birthyear, the fifth album by Taylor Swift, defined by blue.
What is 1989?