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Maharaja or Maharajah means 'great king' in Sanskrit (''maha'' meaning "great" and '']'' meaning "king"), In Hindi, the suffix 'a' is dropped so it is pronouced '''Maharaj'''. In contemporary India, the title Maharaj is an honorific one, commonly used in greetings to persons of high stature, or colloquially to friends. Maharaja or Maharajah means 'great king' in Sanskrit (''maha'' meaning 'great' and '']'' meaning 'king'), In Hindi, the suffix 'a' is dropped so it is pronouced '''Maharaj'''.
In contemporary India, Maharaj continues to form part of the title of some religious leaders, and can be used more generally in greeting persons of high stature. It is also sometimes used ironically or colloquially with friends.


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Revision as of 16:28, 5 August 2004

Maharaja or Maharajah means 'great king' in Sanskrit (maha meaning 'great' and raja meaning 'king'), In Hindi, the suffix 'a' is dropped so it is pronouced Maharaj.

In contemporary India, Maharaj continues to form part of the title of some religious leaders, and can be used more generally in greeting persons of high stature. It is also sometimes used ironically or colloquially with friends.