[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [Indian Epigraphical Glossary](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966) › c6.4969 # Indian Epigraphical Glossary c6.4969 Indian Epigraphical Glossary c6.4969 - **Language:** English ### [c6.4969](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.4969) \*Rājan\* (IE 8-2, 8-3; EI 30; CII 3, 4; HD), royal title; originally used by imperial rulers; later, when emperors assumed more dignified titles, a title of feudatories and smaller rulers. Cf. Vogel, \*Ant. Ch. St.\*, p. 121; \*Ep. Ind.\*, Vol. IX, p. 297. - [Previous: c6.4968](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.4968) - [Next: c6.4970](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.4970) - [Up: c6](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6) ## Cites (1) - [Sarnath slab inscription](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.epigraphy.north.varia.sarnath-slab-inscription) — Pāli --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.4969](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.sircar-1966.c6.4969) · Pramāṇa