Maharaja
Subcontinent royal title
A maharaja is a Hindu prince or king, especially one who ruled one of the major states of India.
The title ranks above raja and suggests great power and wealth.
The term often evokes images of opulent palaces, elephants, and jewels: The maharaja hosted lavish parties at his palace.
The feminine form is maharani.
Male crowned ruler
- princeRoyal family male
- rulerOne who governs
- sovereignSupreme in power
- throneCeremonial chair for sovereigns
palace · crown · dynasty · heir · reign · court · nobility · monarch
South Asian republic
- HinduFollower of ancient Indian religion
- SanskritAncient Indo-Aryan language
- RajasthanIndian state, northwestern desert region
- MughalIndian Islamic imperial dynasty
subcontinent · Jaipur · Udaipur · nawab · princely · Hyderabad · Mysore · Sikh
Ornamental precious stones
- elephantsTusked, trunk-bearing mammals
- turbansCloth wound around head
- silkFine woven insect fiber
- goldElement seventy-nine
gems · rubies · emeralds · diamonds · brocade · finery · splendor · extravagance
Of the United Kingdom
- RajIndian name meaning sovereign
- independenceFreedom from external control
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
viceroy · empire · protectorate · annexation · sovereignty · accession · paramountcy · residency
king
Male crowned ruler
throne · palace · crown · dynasty · heir · reign · court · nobility · monarch · emperor
India
South Asian republic
- HinduFollower of ancient Indian religion
- SanskritAncient Indo-Aryan language
- RajasthanIndian state, northwestern desert region
Mughal · subcontinent · Jaipur · Udaipur · nawab · princely · Hyderabad · Mysore · Sikh · Delhi
jewels
Ornamental precious stones
gold · gems · rubies · emeralds · diamonds · brocade · finery · splendor · extravagance · treasure
British
Of the United Kingdom
- RajIndian name meaning sovereign
- independenceFreedom from external control
- treatyBinding pact between nations
partition · viceroy · empire · protectorate · annexation · sovereignty · accession · paramountcy · residency · integration
mogul
Influential industry leader
baron · boss · bigwig · VIP · potentate · grandee · honcho · heavyweight · chieftain · overlord
- Asian TitlesSultan, Sri, Crown Prince
- historical rulersJulius Caesar, Charlemagne, Napoleon Bonaparte, Cleopatra, Alexander the Great
- Indian Societycaste, varna, Dalit, untouchability, caste system
- Indian rulersAkbar, Shah Jahan, Akbar the Great
- noble titlesking, queen, prince, princess, duke
- titlesMr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., Miss
Maharajapeasant
Low-status agricultural laborer
commoner · slave · untouchable · serf · servant