Raja

noun
  1. A king or prince in India; a ruler or monarch of a princely state in the Indian subcontinent. noun
    The raja presided over the grand ceremony with great dignity.
    During the colonial era, the British often negotiated with local rajas to maintain control.
  2. A title of respect for a male ruler or nobleman in South and Southeast Asia. noun
    The villagers paid their respects to the raja as he passed through the town.
    In the ancient texts, the raja is often depicted as a wise and just leader.