Yuwaraja

from sanskerta

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From sanskerta

Definition

Young king who is enthroned by the eldest son.

Etymology

A compound word derived from the Sanskrit 'yuvan' (young) and 'raja' (king). This term was adopted through the Hindu-Buddhist royal traditions in the archipelago to designate a crown prince or young king prepared to succeed to the throne.

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