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Saramad-i-Rajha-i-Hindustan

Indian princely title

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Record originEnglish Wikipedia
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Source revisionApr 4, 2026
Entity authorityQ139408534 ↗
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Saramad-i-Rajha-i-Hindustan (also spelled Saramad-i-Rajah-i-Hindustan; lit. 'Head of the Rajas of Hindustan') is a royal title in the Indian subcontinent. It was used by the Maharajas of Jaipur and Jodhpur.

Variations

Saramad Rajha-i-Hind was used by the Maharaj Rana of Dholpur.

Saramad-i-Rajha-i-Bundelkhand (lit. 'Head of the Rajas of Bundelkhand') was used by the Maharaja of Orchha.

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