maharajah

Meanings

• noun

  A title for a monarch or ruler in India, particularly in the princely states during the British Raj.

  - "The Maharajah of Jaipur was a wealthy and powerful ruler."
  - "During the colonial era, many Indian rulers held the title of Maharajah."

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Variants

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maharaja , maharajah , maharajahs , maharajas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Sanskrit words maha ('great') and raja ('king').

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Trivia

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1. The last Maharajah of India, Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir, signed the instrument of accession to India in 1947, effectively ending the era of Maharajahs.

2. The Maharajah of Jodhpur is known for his distinctive mustard-yellow attire, which he wears as a mark of his royal lineage.

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Related Concepts

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1. Princely states: Indian states ruled by Maharajahs and other local rulers during the British Raj.

2. British Raj: The period of British colonial rule in India, from 1858 to 1947.

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Culture

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The Maharajah was a symbol of power and wealth in Indian society during the colonial era. They were often depicted in art and literature as regal figures, adorned with jewels and surrounded by their courtiers. Maharajahs were also known for their patronage of the arts and sciences.

How to Memorize "maharajah"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a grand palace, adorned with gold and jewels. Inside, a regal figure sits on a throne, wearing a turban and holding a scepter. This is a Maharajah.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word Maharajah with the image of a powerful and wealthy ruler in India during the colonial era.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that Maharajah starts with the letters M-A-H-A, which can be associated with the word 'Majestic' or 'Mighty' to help remember its meaning.

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