Mahendra

Mahendra is a Sanskrit compound word deriving from Maha (Highest Position) and Indra Deva (the King of Gods) from Hindu mythology. It has been used in compound royal styles.

History and politics

Royalty

  • Mahendra or Mahinda – the son of Emperor Ashoka and a promoter of Buddhism
  • Mahendravarman I – (Tamil: மகேந்திரவர்மன் 600–630 CE), Pallava king who ruled the Northern regions of what forms present-day Tamil Nadu in India in the early 7th century.
  • Mahindu, 10th century Chahamana king of north-western India
  • Mahendra of Nepal – king of Nepal from 1955 to 1972

Elected office

  • Mahinda Rajapaksa – President of Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka from 2005 to 2015
  • Mahendra Chaudhry – Fijian politician and the leader of the Fiji Labour Party

Entertainment

Film

  • Balu Mahendra – director of Tamil films
  • Y. Gee. Mahendra – an Indian actor, singer playwright and comedian

Music

Sports

  • Mahendra Singh Dhoni – Indian cricketer, former Captain of Indian Cricket Team
  • Mahendra Nagamootoo – West Indian cricketer

Business

See also

  • Raja Mahendra, royal style; and name
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