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Maharao

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Maharao is a variation on the Indian (mainly Hindu) royal title Maharaja, also meaning 'great king' in Hindi. It is composed of Maha- 'great' and the royal title Rao, a variation on Raja.

Ruler title in British India

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Salute states (all in present India)

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The gun salutes enjoyed by princely states that acceded to the Dominion of India on 14 August 1947, included the following Maharaos:

  • Hereditary salute of 17-guns (19-guns local): the Maharao of Cutch
  • Hereditary salute of 17-guns: the Maharao of Kotah
  • Hereditary salute of 17-guns: the Maharao Raja of Bundi
  • Hereditary salute of 15-guns: the Maharao Raja of Alwar

Non-salute states

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(probably quite incomplete)

Other use

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"Maharao" is also used as a given name and a surname in India:

Sources

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