rajahs
South Asian rulers
Rajahs is the plural of rajah, an Indian king or prince.
The word comes from Sanskrit and was used during British colonial rule to refer to local rulers who governed under imperial authority.
Extended usage applies rajah to anyone who holds power or lives lavishly: the rajahs of Wall Street.
Also spelled rajas.
Supreme in power
- monarchHereditary supreme ruler
- potentateRuler with great power
- autocratSole wielder of power
- kingMale crowned ruler
prince · dynasty · throne · crown · scepter · realm · coronation · palace
Major continental subdivision
- HinduismAncient Indian spiritual tradition
- maharaniIndian queen or princess
- turbanWrapped cloth headdress
- GangesIndia's holiest river
Bengal · Punjab · Mughal · Sanskrit · nawab · purdah · caste · sepoy
Ornamental precious stones
- treasuresPrized possessions or valuables
- elephantsTusked, trunk-bearing mammals
- palacesGrand royal residences
- opulenceShowy, abundant prosperity
riches · splendor · luxury · gold · silks · pageantry · magnificence · retinue
Domain under unified control
- colonialismDomination through foreign settlement
- territoriesAreas under jurisdiction
- annexationAbsorbing territory into jurisdiction
- treatiesFormal agreements between states
protectorate · vassal · tribute · East India Company · viceroy · partition · independence · suzerainty
sovereign
Supreme in power
king · prince · dynasty · throne · crown · scepter · realm · coronation · palace · regalia
subcontinent
Major continental subdivision
- HinduismAncient Indian spiritual tradition
- maharaniIndian queen or princess
- turbanWrapped cloth headdress
Ganges · Bengal · Punjab · Mughal · Sanskrit · nawab · purdah · caste · sepoy · sahib
jewels
Ornamental precious stones
- treasuresPrized possessions or valuables
- elephantsTusked, trunk-bearing mammals
- palacesGrand royal residences
opulence · riches · splendor · luxury · gold · silks · pageantry · magnificence · retinue · servants
empire
Domain under unified control
- colonialismDomination through foreign settlement
- territoriesAreas under jurisdiction
- annexationAbsorbing territory into jurisdiction
treaties · protectorate · vassal · tribute · East India Company · viceroy · partition · independence · suzerainty · dominion
rajahsemperors
Supreme rulers of realms
maharajahs · moguls · high kings · overlords · suzerains