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The name “Maharaja” is derived from the Sanskrit word “maharaja” meaning “king of the mountains”. The first maharaja of the state of Maharaja Ranjit Singh was appointed in 1839. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh dynasty ruled the Punjab region of North-West India from 1839 to 1947. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh dynasty was a notable example of a Hindu-Sikh kingdom. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was a noted military leader and was also known for his philanthropy. The Maharaja Ranjit Singh dynasty was eventually overthrown by the British in 1849. The name “Maharaja” is also occasionally used as a honorific title for members of the royal families of various Indian states.
