adhiraja
Adhiraja is a historical and cultural title used in South Asia, particularly within the context of Indian history and governance. The term originates from Sanskrit, where "adhi" means "supreme" or "above," and "raja" signifies "king" or "ruler." Thus, adhiraja can be translated as "supreme king" or "paramount ruler." It was commonly used to denote a high-ranking monarch or a sovereign with authority over multiple kings or regions within a larger empire.
In ancient and medieval Indian polity, adhiraja often referred to the emperor who held dominance over subordinate
The use of the title varies across historical texts and inscriptions, and its application was context-dependent.
Today, the term is primarily of historical interest and is studied within the fields of Indology, history,