Maharaol

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Maharaol 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 Raol, a variation on Raja.

Ruler title in British India

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 one following Maharaol a Hereditary salute of 9-guns (11-guns personal) for H.H. the Maharaol of Baria

Non-salute states

Compound ruler title

Other use

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