raj
(in India) rule, especially the British rule prior to 1947.
Origin of raj
1Words Nearby raj
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How to use raj in a sentence
During the colonial period the Punjabi Muslims formed the prized martial class for the British raj.
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“The British raj is doomed,” she muttered, lowering her voice, and bringing her magnificent eyes close to his.
The Red Year | Louis TracyIn an Indian prison, out of the jurisdiction of the British raj, and with her two small hands and woman's mind she must free him!
The Adventures of Kathlyn | Harold MacGrathIn six days he would be beyond the hand of the meddling British raj, in his own country.
The Adventures of Kathlyn | Harold MacGrathHere was the long delayed opportunity for the hand of the British raj: a captive white woman.
The Adventures of Kathlyn | Harold MacGrathHe was lazy, and there was the damnable, unrelenting hand of the British raj looming in the distance.
The Adventures of Kathlyn | Harold MacGrath
British Dictionary definitions for raj (1 of 2)
/ (rɑːdʒ) /
(in India) government; rule
Origin of raj
1British Dictionary definitions for Raj (2 of 2)
/ (rɑːdʒ) /
the Raj the British government in India before 1947
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