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Maharaja - Wikipedia Maharaja[a] (also spelled Maharajah or Maharaj; lit 'great ruler'; feminine: Maharani) [2] is a South Asian royal title of Sanskrit origin In modern India and medieval northern India, the title was equivalent to a prince However, in late ancient India and medieval south India, the title denoted a king [3]
Maharaja | Indian Ruler, Royalty Monarch | Britannica maharaja, (from mahat, “great,” and rājan, “king”), an administrative rank in India; generally speaking, a Hindu prince ranking above a raja Used historically, maharaja refers specifically to a ruler of one of the principal native states of India The feminine form is maharani (maharanee)
The Magnificent Maharajas of India — REENA AHLUWALIA Maharajas! The word maharaja, literally ‘great king’, conjures up a vision of splendor and magnificence These princely rulers of India played an important role within a social and historical context and were patrons of the arts, both in India and Europe
The Fall and Rise of a Modern Maharaja - Smithsonian Magazine Several royals, led by Singh’s uncle, the maharaja of Baroda, formed a committee to negotiate with Gandhi, asking that any changes in their circumstances be introduced gradually But Gandhi
List of Indian maharajas - FamousFix Maharaja (also spelled Maharajah or Maharaj; lit 'great ruler'; feminine: Maharani) is an Indian princely title of Sanskrit origin In modern India and medieval northern India, the title was equivalent to a prince However in late ancient India and medieval south India, the title denoted a king
Did India let down the maharajahs? - BBC Did India let down the maharajahs? They lived in fairy-tale palaces, amassed untold fortunes in diamonds and precious stones, maintained fleets of Rolls-Royces, and travelled in specially
Raja vs. Maharaja — What’s the Difference? Raja is a title used in the Indian subcontinent to denote a monarch or princely ruler of relatively smaller states It conveys a sense of royalty, albeit on a lesser scale compared to higher titles On the other hand, Maharaja translates to "great king" and is used for rulers with greater territorial control and higher status
Understanding The Regal Term: A Maharaja’s Definition And . . . - Yogadura So, what does the title Maharaja really mean? In essence, it signifies the highest rank in the Indian royal hierarchy A Maharaja is a sovereign ruler who commands absolute authority, wielding both military and administrative control over his kingdom
Magnificent Maharajas - MANEE Life Maharajas! The word maharaja, literally 'great king', conjures up a vision of splendor and magnificence These princely rulers of India played an important role within a social and historical context and were patrons of the arts, both in India and Europe
The End of the Maharajas - The Atlantic When India became a nation in 1947, its 600 maharajas last their royal grandeur and position Now, twenty years later Miss Levine tells us how they and their families hare fared, from serving in