A Popular Dictionary of Hinduism
chief, chieftain, prince, king, sovereign (cf. Lat. rex); in ancient times he also had a certain priestly status which was later replaced by kingship with divine sanction conferred on him during the consecration ceremony carried out by the high priest.
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