maharaj
n. C2 Proficiency ma·haraj
n. a title used in India for a high-ranking person, like a king or a religious leader. It is an older word that people use to show respect.
n. a title of honor used in India for a high-ranking person, such as a king, a prince, or a spiritual leader. Often used in historical or formal contexts.
The maharaj greeted the visiting dignitaries with great respect.
During the colonial era, the maharaj of the region maintained a complex relationship with the British administration.
The historical accounts describe the maharaj as a ruler who governed with a blend of traditional wisdom and modern administrative reforms, earning the loyalty of his subjects.