Yuvaraja Explained

Yuvaraja[1] [2] [3], also rendered Yuvraj, is an Indian title for the crown prince, and the heir apparent to the throne of an Indian (notably Hindu) kingdom, empire or (notably in the Mughal Empire or Indian Empire) princely state.[4] [5] It is usually applied to the eldest son of a Raja (King), Maharaja (Great King) or Chakravarti (Emperor), traditionally a Kshatriya chief ruling one of the former kingdoms or vassal-rank princely states. The female equivalent or consort of a Yuvaraja is Yuvarani.

Notes and References

  1. Ganguly . D. K. . The "Yuvaraja" in Ancient India . 1970 . Proceedings of the Indian History Congress . 32 . 69–75 . 44141051 . 2249-1937.
  2. Book: Daniélou, Alain . A Brief History of India . 2003-02-11 . Simon and Schuster . 978-1-59477-794-3 . 85 . en.
  3. Book: V.D, Mahajan . Ancient India . 2016 . S. Chand Publishing . 978-93-5253-132-5 . 398 . en.
  4. Book: D D Sharma. Panorama of Indian Anthroponomy: (an Historical, Socio-cultural & Linguistic Analysis of Indian Personal Names. 2005. Mittal Publications. 978-81-8324-078-9. 275–.
  5. Book: Amil Shori. Indian Rajarshi And Greek Philosopher King: Principles of Good Governance. 11 August 2014. Partridge Publishing India. 978-1-4828-1976-2. 31–.

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