Chhatrapati: Chhatrapati is an Indian royal title most equivalent to a King. It means the 'Lord of the Parasol' and is a title conferred upon the founder of Maratha Empire, Shivaji. The title is also used by Shivaji's descendants.
Maharaj: The English equivalent of Maharaj is great king. It is a title first conferred upon Shivaji's father Shahaji Raje Bhosale by Adilshah.
Maharani: The English equivalent of Maharani is great queen. It is a title first used by Tarabai, as regent of marathas empire.
Raje: The English equivalent of Raje is Your Majesty. It is a title first conferred upon Shivaji's grandfather Maloji Raje Bhosale
Kshatriya Kulavantas: It means 'The Head of the Kshatriya caste' and was a title first given to Shivaji at the time of his coronation
Sinhasanadheeshwar: It means 'the enthroned King' and was a title first given to Shivaji at the time of his coronation
Peshwa: It is a word of Persian origin and means 'Foremost' or 'the first minister' or 'Premier'. It was a title given to the prime ministers of the Maratha Empire or sometimes to a male member of the Peshwa's family For example:
Peshwin: The wife of a Peshwa or a female member of the Peshwa's family.
Daria Sarang: It means the Chief or Admiral of the Maratha Navy
Senakhaskhel: It means the Commander of the armies of the state. It is a designation created by Rajaram I.
Shamsher Bahadur: It is a title conferred upon the Maharajas of Baroda and means a distinguished swordsman
Maharajadhiraj Raj Rajeshwar Alija Bahadur: It is a title used by the Maharajas of Indore. For example, Maharajadhiraj Raj Rajeshwar Alija Bahadur H.H. Yashwant Rao Holkar
Raj Rajeshwar: It means 'king of kings' and is a title conferred upon the Holkar Maharajas.
Maharajadhiraj: It means 'Great King of Kings'. For example, it was conferred upon H. H. Maharajadhiraj Rajeshwar SawaiTukoji Rao Holkar Bahadur K.G.C.S.I.
Naib Wakil-i-Mutlaq: It means Deputy Regent of Mughal affairs. It was a title conferred upon Shrimant Maharaja Mahadaji Shinde by the Mughals, since he helped the Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II, ascend the throne of Delhi.
Amir-al-Umara: It means the Head of the Amirs and was a title conferred upon Shrimant Maharaja Mahadaji Shinde by the Mughals, since he helped the Mughal Emperor, Shah Alam II, ascend the throne of Delhi.
Mankari: Mānkari is a hereditary title used by Maratha nobles who held land grants, and cash allowances. They were entitled to certain ceremonial honours and held an official position at the Darbar.
His Highness: It is a title created by the British Empire in India and was conferred upon Indian nobles. For example, it was bestowed upon His Highness Sayajirao Gaekwad III of Baroda
Knight/Dame Grand Cross : It is a title created by the British and is a part of The Royal Victorian Order. For example, it was bestowed upon His Highness Colonel Sir Shahu Chhatrapati Maharaj G.C.I.E, G.C.S.I, G.C.V.O Maharaja of Kolhapur
Farzand-i-Khas-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia: It means the 'Favoured son of the English nation'. For example, it was conferred upon the Maratha Maharajas of Baroda
Sinh: It is a word derived from the Sanskrit word siḿha, meaning 'lion'. It is used as a suffix to the first name, example Maharaja Pratapsinh Gaekwad or H.H. Meherban Shrimant Raja Vijaysinhrao Madhavrao Patwardhan, Raja of Sangli
Shett/Sheth: Shett/Sheth is a name given to the Daivajnas of Konkani origin residing on the west coast of India. For example, the Saldanha-Shet family is one of the well known Konkani Catholic families from Mangalore.
