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nomadism

History; World history

Way of life typified by the lack of permanent settlement and usually cyclical movement from place to place, which arose in the 8th century BC, and continued as an important force ...

Novgorod

History; World history

Leading city of Russia and flourishing commercial center throughout the Middle Ages, it became a principal office of the Hanseatic league. At the peak of its power under Alexander ...

Madras

History; World history

Indian seaport on the Bay of Bengal. England built a base there in 1639–40, from which the East India Company extended its control of the region (1688–1749). From the beginning of ...

Muscovy

History; World history

Russian principality, which emerged as such in the late 13th century under Prince Daniel (r.1263-1304). His successors gained the title of Grand Prince from their Tatar overlords ...

Muslim League

History; World history

Association founded in 1906 by Indian Muslims anxious to have their national identity recognized and respected. Some sought their own nation state, and this ambition was fostered ...

Muslim Brotherhood

History; World history

A Muslim association founded in Egypt in 1928 by Hassan al-Banna. It carried out several political assassinations and persuaded King Farouk to join the First Arab-Israeli War. Its ...