Sawai (title)

Sawai is a title of honor used in India, the word having its root in Sanskrit language.

Sawai literally means a quarter over one (1+1/4) in strength and / or intelligence.[1] In other words it means - one and a quarter of an average man in worth.[2][3]

Holders of Sawai title

References

  1. 1 2 Indian States: A Biographical, Historical, and Administrative Survey By Somerset Playne, R. V. Solomon, J. W. Bond, Arnold Wright. 1922. p. 175.
  2. 1 2 Untitled by Prakash Talwar. p. 49.
  3. Social Sci. (History) 7 (Rev.) By Consulting Editor - KV Nandini Reddy. p. 97.
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  5. Thorpe, Showick Thorpe Edgar (2009-01-01). The Pearson General Studies Manual 2009, 1/e. Pearson Education India. ISBN 9788131721339.
  6. Sarkar, Jadunath (1984, reprint 1994) A History of Jaipur, New Delhi: Orient Longman, ISBN 81-250-0333-9, p.171
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