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rajah
[ rah-juh ]
noun
- a king or prince in India.
- a minor chief or dignitary.
- an honorary title conferred on Hindus in India.
- a title of rulers, princes, or chiefs in Java, Borneo, etc.
rajah
/ ˈrɑːdʒə /
noun
- (in India, formerly) a ruler or landlord: sometimes used as a form of address or as a title preceding a name
- a Malayan or Javanese prince or chieftain
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Shortly before my departure I had the pleasure of being presented to the Rajah through the aid of my fellow-traveller, Mr. Law.
The Rajah repeated the same question ninety-nine times, and always received the same answer.
Finally, I must mention that for many years no one has died in the palace which the Rajah occupies.
The revenues of his own possessions amount to half as much more; but with all this, he is not so well off as the Rajah of Benares.
To my great joy the Rajah consented, and with less difficulty than I had anticipated, for I had become a great favourite with him.
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