maharajah

or ma·ha·ra·ja

[ mah-huh-rah-juh, -zhuh ]

noun

1. (formerly) a ruling prince in India, especially of one of the major states.

maharajah

/ ˌmɑːhəˈrɑːdʒə /

noun

1. any of various Indian princes, esp any of the rulers of the former native states

Word History and Origins

Origin of maharajah¹

1690–1700; < Hindi mahārājā great king, equivalent to mahā- great + rājā rajah

Word History and Origins

Origin of maharajah¹

C17: Hindi, from mahā great + rajah

Example Sentences

Intimation of our approach was then sent on to the maharajah, that he might be ready upon his elephant upon our arrival.

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Fifty lacs of rupees to be paid by the maharajah on the ratification of the treaty.

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Then came the old Maharajah, who had set his price on the American women.

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The Maharajah offered me the choice of three gifts—a young lady, an elephant, and this musical box.

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The Maharajah has ordered specimens of every kind of Cashmerian product to be got ready without delay.

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