(Bhasjani) Its name means “Great Land” or “Great Place”. (likely derived from 19th century Bengali) The Mahajani are an expansionist nation, though they generally do so non-violently… or at least not through personal invasion. (The have been known to convince the populace of various nearby areas to rise up against their current rulers, however.)

Bona Axia: Founded in 425 by fleeing Axumites in the Emerald Valley. Bona Axia means “Sister to Axia”, which is appropriate, as the founders of this Mahajani city fled Noroubia’s capital Axia to begin anew in the east. It has been under Mahajani protection for many years, even though the Bona Axi do not consider themselves Mahajani.
Mahan Sahar: Meaning “Great City”, Mahan Sahar is exactly that—the jewel in Mahajan’s crown, and Tarundha’s envied gateway to the west.
Shrima: (Hindic) An island in the Summer Sea, said to be holy and containing a portal to the heavens. It is also supposedly protected by the living god of Equity, Ratnasa.

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