Maharao's a variation on the Indian (mainly Hindu) royal title Maharaja, also meaning 'Great king' in Hindi. It's composed of Maha- 'great' and the royal title Rao, a variation on Raja. Ruler title in British India Salute states (all in present India) The gun salutes enjoyed by princely states that acceded to the Dominion of India on 14 August 1947, included the following Maharao's: Hereditary salute of 17-guns (19-guns local): H.H. the Maharao of Cutch (=Kachh =Kutch) Hereditary salute of 17-… (More on Maharao)