Raje (IAST: ''Rājē,'' ) is a historical royal title from the Indian subcontinent, an honorary title for a Maratha rulers or nobleman, similar to ''"Your Majesty" or "Raja". It was used to denote royal status and greatness, and Maratha clans prefixed it to their surnames,'' While "Raje" is an appropriate term, the title "Maharaj" was also widely used, notably by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, to assert sovereignty and align with popular sentiments, though he was also born Shivaji Raje Bhonsle''.''
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