A History of the Mahrattas v1.c15.99
A History of the Mahrattas v1.c15.99
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² These were Kshittrya Koolavutumsa, Sree, Raja Siva, Chuttur Puttee, or the head ornament of the Kshittree race, his Majesty, the Raja Siva, possessor or lord of the royal umbrella. [The title of Chhatrapati (Chuttur Puttee) is now held by the Mahārājā of Kolhāpur, who traces his descent from Rājā Rām, the younger son of Sivāji. The use of the umbrella as a royal appendage in India and Burma is traceable to one of the widespread primitive rules or taboos by which the life of divine kings or priests is regulated, viz. that the sun may not shine upon the sacred person. (Sleeman’s Rambles, by V. A. Smith, p. 134 n., in which the reference is given to Frazer’s The Golden Bough.)]