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Maharajadhiraja
Maharajadhiraja, meaning 'great king of kings', was an Indian imperial title. Chandragupta I adopted it, marking the transition of the Gupta rulers from regional chieftains to imperial sovereigns. The title became standard among Gupta Empire rulers and later Indian dynasties.
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