Yuvaraja
Appearance
Yuvaraja[1][2][3](Sanskrit:युवराज,romanized:Yuvarāja), also renderedYuvraj,is an Indian title for thecrown prince,and theheir apparentto the throne of an Indian (notablyHindu) kingdom, empire or (notably in theMughal EmpireorIndian Empire)princely state.[4][5]It is usually applied to the eldest son of aRaja(King),Maharaja(Great King) orChakravarti(Emperor), traditionally aKshatriyachief ruling one of the former kingdoms or vassal-rank princely states. The female equivalent or consort of a Yuvaraja isYuvarani.
References
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