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Jaguar XJ (X351)

The Jaguar XJ (X351) is the eighth generation of Jaguar's flagship XJ saloon, produced from 2010 to 2019 with an aluminum body and Ian Callum's design, the last XJ generation.

Jaguar XJ220

The Jaguar XJ220 is a British mid-engined supercar produced from 1992 to 1994, which claimed the title of fastest production car in the world at around 213 mph.

Jaguar XJS

The Jaguar XJS, originally spelled XJ-S, is a British grand touring coupé produced from 1975 to 1996. Over 115,000 were built, making it Jaguar's longest-running model.

Jaguar XK

The Jaguar XK (X150) is a two-door grand tourer built by Jaguar Cars at Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, from 2006 to 2014 as a coupé and convertible.

Jaguar XK (X100)

The Jaguar XK (X100) is a grand tourer Jaguar Cars produced from 1996 to 2005 as the XK8 coupé and convertible and the supercharged XKR, replacing the XJS.

Jaguar XK (X150)

The Jaguar XK (X150) is a two-door grand tourer with an all-aluminum body produced by Jaguar from 2006 to 2014 as the second generation of the XK.

Jaguar XK engine

The Jaguar XK engine is a twin-overhead-camshaft straight-six petrol engine built by Jaguar from 1948 to 1992, winning Le Mans five times in the 1950s.

Jaguar XK120

The Jaguar XK120 is a British sports car produced by Jaguar from 1948 to 1954, widely described as the fastest production car of its time.

Jaguarundi

The jaguarundi, also called yaguarondi, is a small wild cat of the Americas with the broadest range of the region's small cats, from Mexico to Argentina.

Jah

Jah (Hebrew יָהּ, Yah) is the short, poetic form of the divine name YHWH in the Hebrew Bible, first appearing in Exodus 15:2 and central to Rastafari worship.

Jah Cure

Jah Cure, born Siccaturie Alcock in 1978, is a Jamaican reggae and lovers rock singer from Hanover Parish who recorded number-one hits from prison in 2005 and topped Billboard's Reggae chart with consecutive albums.

Jah Prayzah

Jah Prayzah, born Mukudzeyi Mukombe in 1987, is a Zimbabwean Afro-fusion musician and founder of the band Third Generation, known for mbira-driven songs in Shona.

Jah Shaka

Jah Shaka, also known as Zulu Warrior, was a British sound-system operator who led London's roots reggae and dub culture from the 1970s until his death in 2023.

Jah Shaka Surf Shop

Jah Shaka Surf Shop, also called Jah-Shaka, is an independent family-run surf shop and booking desk founded in 2009 on Rua Cândido dos Reis in old town Lagos, Algarve, Portugal, selling and renting boards and booking partner-school surf lessons.

Jah Wobble

Jah Wobble (John Wardle, b. 1958, Stepney, London), English bassist, founding member of Public Image Ltd on First Issue and Metal Box; later led Invaders of the Heart, runs 30 Hertz Records, and blends dub with world and English folk music.

Jaha Howard

Jaha Howard is an American Democratic politician and pediatric dentist who represents Georgia's 35th State Senate district, covering parts of Cobb and Fulton counties, after serving on the Cobb County Board of Education.

Jahan Dotson

Jahan Dotson, NFL wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons; drafted 16th overall in 2022 by Washington, traded to Philadelphia in 2024; Penn State product with 129 catches and 13 touchdowns through 2026.

Jahan Shah

Jahan Shah (جهانشاه قراقویونلو) was a sultan of the Qara Qoyunlu Turcoman dynasty who ruled from Tabriz over Azerbaijan, Iraq, and western Iran, dying in 1467 against Uzun Hasan.

Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes is an American Democratic politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Connecticut's 5th district since 2019, and the first Black woman elected to Congress from Connecticut.

Jahanara Begum

Jahanara Begum (جہاں آرا بیگم, 1614–1681), Mughal princess, eldest daughter of Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal; Padshah Begum, Sufi author of Munis al-arvah, patron of Chandni Chowk.

Jahanara Imam

Jahanara Imam (জাহানারা ইমাম, 1929–1994), honored as Shaheed Janani, was a Bengali writer and teacher whose day-by-day diary of the 1971 Bangladesh liberation war became an immediate bestseller.

Jahandar Shah

Jahandar Shah (Mirza Muhammad Mu'izz-ud-Din, जहाँदारशाह), eighth Mughal emperor, son of Bahadur Shah I, reigned 1712–13 under Zulfiqar Khan, was defeated and killed by Farrukh Siyar in 1713.

Jahangir (جهانگیر)

Jahangir (جهانگیر, 'world-conqueror'), born Prince Salim (1569–1627), fourth Mughal emperor (r. 1605–1627), son of Akbar and father of Shah Jahan; known for the Chain of Justice, Twelve Decrees, Nur Jahan's rule, and Mughal painting's apogee.

Jahangir Butt

Jahangir Butt (Jahangir Ahmed Butt), Pakistani field hockey left-winger born 1943 in Gujranwala, died 2021; won 1968 Olympic gold, 1972 silver, 1971 World Cup, and coached Pakistan at the 1996 Olympics.

Jahangir Khan (جہانگیر خان)

Jahangir Khan (جہانگیر خان), born 1963, Pakistani squash great: six World Opens, record ten British Opens, 555-match unbeaten run (1981–86, Guinness record), 94 months World No.1, later WSF President 2002–2008.

Jahangir National University

Jahangir National University (JNU: जहांगीर नेशनल यूनिवर्सिटी) is a 2024 Hindi drama by Vinay Sharma, produced by Pratimaa Datta for Mahakaal Movies, released 21 June 2024, depicting left-right student conflict at a JNU-like university; it flopped with ₹0.25 crore.

Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaykh to Kings

Jahangir Preferring a Sufi Shaikh to Kings is an allegorical Mughal miniature by Bichitr, painted around 1615–18 and held at the Freer Gallery of Art.

Jahangirnama

The Jahangirnama, also known as the Tuzuk-i Jahangiri, is the Persian autobiographical memoir of Mughal emperor Jahangir (reigned 1605–1627), written as yearly annals recording court events and his natural observations.

Jahannam (جهنم)

Jahannam (جهنم), also spelled Jahannum, is the Quranic name for hell in Islam, where God punishes unbelievers after the Day of Judgement; it has seven gates, nineteen angelic keepers, and is cognate with Hebrew Gehenna.

Jahara Mohra Pisti

Jahara Mohra Pisti (जहरमोहरा पिष्टी), also Jaharamoharā piṣṭi or Nagapashana Pishti, is an Ayurvedic cardiotonic of purified serpentine stone ground with rose water, AFI dose 250 mg to 1 g.