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Maharaja or Maharajah means 'great king' in Sanskrit (''maha'' meaning |
Maharaja or Maharajah means 'great king' in Sanskrit (''maha'' meaning 'great' and ''[[raja]]'' meaning 'king'), In Hindi, the suffix 'a' is dropped so it is pronouced '''Maharaj'''. |
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In contemporary India, Maharaj continues to form part of the title of some religious leaders, and can be used more generally in greeting persons of high stature. It is also sometimes used ironically or colloquially with friends. |
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*See also [[Maharaja]] |
*See also [[Maharaja]] |
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*See also [[Brahmanical See]] |
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Maharaja or Maharajah means 'great king' in Sanskrit (maha meaning 'great' and raja meaning 'king'), In Hindi, the suffix 'a' is dropped so it is pronouced Maharaj.
In contemporary India, Maharaj continues to form part of the title of some religious leaders, and can be used more generally in greeting persons of high stature. It is also sometimes used ironically or colloquially with friends.
- See also Maharaja
- See also Brahmanical See