Maharaol

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Maharaol 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 Raol, a variation on Raja.

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[edit] Ruler title in British India

[edit] Salute states (all in present India)

The gun salutes enjoyed by princely states that acceded to the Dominion of India on 14 August 1947 included one following Maharaol a Hereditary salute of 9-guns (11-guns personal) for H.H. the Maharaol of Baria

[edit] Non-salute states

[edit] Compound ruler title

[edit] Other use

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