noun
- plural of maharajah; Indian princes or kings who ruled princely states
Usage: historical
Examples
- The maharajahs lived in magnificent palaces throughout India.
- British colonial rule affected the power of many maharajahs.
- Several maharajahs owned impressive collections of jewels and art.
- The maharajahs often maintained their own armies and courts.
- After independence, the maharajahs lost their political authority.
- Some maharajahs converted their palaces into luxury hotels.