rajas

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Refers to a certain type of king or prince, particularly in India, but also a Malay or Javanese ruler or chief. Used for the rulers of the principal native states in India; later extended to a petty chief or dignitary, or a member of the Hindu nobility in India. Designates a rank below that of a "maharaja," which means "great king."
rajas
Accepted term: 01-Dec-2025