Definition

Noun: 1. A great rani; a princess in India or the wife of a maharaja: A maharani is a high-ranking female royal title in the Indian subcontinent. It can refer to a queen, a princess, or specifically the wife of a maharaja (a great king or prince).

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The maharani was known for her charity and patronage of the arts.
  • After the maharaja's death, the maharani ruled the state as regent for her young son.

Advanced Usage

• Historical and Ceremonial Context: The title "maharani" is primarily historical, relating to the era of princely states in pre-independence India. It is still used ceremonially by some royal families.
  • The former maharani attended the diplomatic reception in traditional attire.

Variants and Related Words

• Maharaja (noun): A great king or prince; the male counterpart to a maharani.
  • The maharaja and maharani presided over the festival.
• Rani (noun): A queen or princess; a title of lower rank than "maharani."
  • The rani led her troops in the famous rebellion.

Synonyms

• Queen
• Princess
• Consort (when referring specifically to the wife of a ruler)

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Live like a maharani: To live in extreme luxury and opulence.
  • After winning the lottery, she lived like a maharani for a few years.

Noun

1. a great rani; a princess in India or the wife of a maharaja