Description:
Maharaja is a royal title and surname. It originates from the Sanskrit word mahārāja, meaning 'great king'. The term is also used as an honorific title for members of the royal family in India. The title is used in various languages such as Marathi, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, Telugu, and Malayalam. The Maharaja title is also used in some former British colonies such as the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. In some cases, the title may be used by non-royals, such as in the case of the Prime Minister of India.
