Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Agents Facet
3. People (hierarchy name)
4. people (agents)
5. [people by occupation]
6. [people in administration and government]
7. rulers (people)

Anotations

Scope note:

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."