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.

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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 the following Maharao's:

  • Hereditary salute of 17-guns (19-guns local): H.H. the Maharao of Cutch (=Kachh =Kutch)
  • Hereditary salute of 17-guns: H.H. the Maharao of Bundi

[edit] Non-salute states

(probably quite incomplete) ? Maharao of Kotah

[edit] Compound ruler titles

  • Maharao Raja of Bundi
  • Maharao Rana of Alwar till April 1889, since Maharaja

[edit] Other use

[edit] Sources

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