Rajah: meaning, definitions and examples
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rajah
[ ˈrɑː.dʒə ]
royalty title
The term 'rajah' refers to a king or princely ruler in South Asia, particularly in India. Traditionally, this title is associated with Hindu rulers who governed various regions and states in ancient and medieval times. Rajahs often held significant power and influence over their territories, and they were typically part of a larger royal lineage. The term signifies not only governance but also a cultural identity rooted in the history of the Indian subcontinent. In contemporary usage, 'rajah' may also refer to individuals who are recognized for their noble characteristics or leadership qualities.
Synonyms
king, monarch, prince, ruler, sovereign
Examples of usage
- The rajah ruled over the prosperous kingdom for decades.
- During the festival, the rajah was celebrated with great fanfare.
- Many legends speak of the wise rajah who united the warring clans.
- The rajah’s court was known for its splendid decorations and ceremonies.
Translations
Translations of the word "rajah" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rajá
- príncipe
- governante
🇮🇳 राजा
- राजकुमार
- शासक
🇩🇪 König
- Herrscher
- Prinz
🇮🇩 raja
- penguasa
- pangeran
🇺🇦 раджа
- князь
- правитель
🇵🇱 król
- władca
- książę
🇯🇵 ラジャ
- 王
- 支配者
🇫🇷 rajah
- prince
- souverain
🇪🇸 rajá
- príncipe
- gobernante
🇹🇷 rah
- hükümdar
- prens
🇰🇷 라자
- 왕
- 지배자
🇸🇦 راجا
- أمير
- حاكم
🇨🇿 rádža
- princ
- vládce
🇸🇰 rádža
- princ
- vládca
🇨🇳 拉贾
- 王
- 统治者
🇸🇮 raja
- princ
- vladar
🇮🇸 ráði
- prins
- ráðandi
🇰🇿 раджа
- хан
- билік
🇬🇪 რაჯა
- პრინცი
- მმართველი
🇦🇿 raja
- şahzadə
- hakim
🇲🇽 rajá
- príncipe
- gobernante
Etymology
The word 'rajah' has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit term 'rājan', which means 'king' or 'ruler'. The evolution of the term can be traced back to the early Vedic texts in India, where 'rājan' was used to designate sovereign leaders and warriors. Over time, 'rajah' became commonly used in various Indian princely states, particularly during the Medieval period, to denote the status of local rulers aligned with the larger feudal system. With the advent of British colonial rule in India, the term took on additional significance as colonial authorities negotiated power dynamics with indigenous royalty. The concept of rajahs evolved, reflecting both their historical importance as rulers and their symbolic value in contemporary Indian culture and traditions.