maharaja

Thân thiện

The maharaja rides his decorated elephant in a grand procession.

Definition

Noun: 1. A great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja: A historical title for a high-ranking Indian ruler, often the sovereign ruler of a significant state or region. The term denotes a status superior to that of a "raja" (king).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The maharaja of Jaipur was known for his magnificent palace and his patronage of the arts.
  • In the 19th century, many maharajas entered into treaties with the British East India Company.
  • The festival was inaugurated by the local maharaja.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in historical and cultural contexts to refer to the rulers of the princely states of India before independence in 1947.
• The feminine equivalent is maharani, referring to the wife of a maharaja or, in some cases, a queen regnant.

Variants and Related Words

• Maharajah: An alternative spelling for .
• Maharani (noun): A great rani; the wife of a maharaja or a reigning queen.
• Raja (noun): A king or prince in India, often ranking below a maharaja.

Synonyms

• Prince
• Sovereign
• Monarch (in the specific Indian historical context)

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Live like a maharaja: To live in extremely luxurious and opulent conditions.
  • After his business succeeded, he began to live like a maharaja.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a great raja; a Hindu prince or king in India ranking above a raja

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