Rohan, also called the Kingdom of Rohan[1] and the Riddermark (Rohanese), was a great kingdom of Men located in the land once known as Calenardhon, situated in the plains between the Misty Mountains and the White Mountains.

Rohan is a fictional kingdom of Men in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy setting of Middle-earth. Known for its horsemen, the Rohirrim, Rohan provides its ally Gondor with cavalry. Its territory is mainly grassland.

Dec 4, 2024 · Rohan was a Mannish kingdom on the northern borders of Gondor. It was the territory of the Rohirrim, a people of herdsmen and farmers. Well-known for their horses and cavalry, they were Gondor's most important ally.

Rohan is both a given name and a surname. It has multiple origins, including Persian, Indian, Irish and Scottish Gaelic, and Japanese. [citation needed] In Persian, Rohan means good character and piousness. [citation needed] . In Sanskrit and Urdu, it means "ascending" or "ascent." It is also the name of Sri Vishnu. [citation needed] .

Dec 16, 2024 · Over the centuries of Middle-earth’s many Ages, the kingdom of Rohan has had several leaders, from Helm Hammerhead to Lord of the Rings’ King Théoden. The long line of Rohan kings explained. Screen Rant

Jan 6, 2025 · The House of Eorl was the house of the descendants of Eorl the Young, including all of the recorded Kings of Rohan.

The King of Rohan, also known as the King (or Lord) of the Mark, was a title of nineteen recorded lords of the land of Rohan. This title would span from Eorl the Young who founded that land in TA 2510 to Elfwine, son of Éomer Éadig who fought in the War of the Ring.

Mar 16, 2024 · The kingdom of Rohan was one of the most important locations in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and Peter Jackson's trilogy of film adaptations. It was the home of King Théoden, the siblings Éomer and Éowyn, and the villainous Grima Wormtongue.