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"Raj." A single word, yet it echoes through history, across landscapes, and within the very fabric of identity. It's the shadow of empires, the ghost of colonial power – the British Raj, the vast dominion that shaped a subcontinent for nearly a century. But before that, there was the Company Raj, the mercantile might of the East India Company, carving its own path of influence. And in the modern era, "Raj" can also conjure the labyrinthine world of the Licence Raj, a system of permits and red tape, or the chilling whisper of Mafia Raj, where power intertwines with criminality.
Beyond the annals of governance, "Raj" finds its place on the map. From the quiet charm of Ráj in the Czech Republic, to the Polish villages of Raj in Masovian, Pomeranian, and Warmian-Masurian Voivodeships, and even Brazii in Romania, historically known as Raj. And of course, who can forget Rajasthan, the vibrant heart of India, a state whose very name resonates with "Raj."
Then there are the people. "Raj" as a name, a common thread weaving through countless lives, both real and imagined. It's the legacy of Thotakura Somaraju, half of the iconic musical duo Raj–Koti. It's also the name of a proud Hindu caste, a community with deep roots in India and Pakistan.
And the influence continues, extending to the vibrant world of Raj Comics, the captivating screen of Raj TV, the halls of learning at Raj Engineering College, and the very language of Rajasthan. From the bustling hub of Rajkot Airport to the quiet stop of Rajpipla railway station, and even the academic rigor of the Russian State University of Justice, formerly known as the Russian Academy of Justice, abbreviated as RAJ. It even finds expression in the artistic soul of Przemysław Gintrowski's program, "Raj."
"Raj." A word of many meanings, a testament to a rich and multifaceted legacy.
Raj or RAJ may refer to:
== Indian history ==
British Raj, the British rule in India from 1858 to 1947 (the territory sometimes being informally called the Indian Empire)
Company Raj, the British East India Company rule in the Indian subcontinent
Licence Raj or Permit Raj, the Indian system of elaborate licences and permits, regulations and accompanying red tape
Mafia Raj (also Goonda Raj or Jungle Raj), where public property and funds are controlled by a criminalised nexus of politicians and business interests
== Places ==
Ráj, a village in the Czech Republic
Raj, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland
Raj, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Raj, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland
Brazii (Hungarian: Raj), Arad County, Romania
Rajasthan, a state of India
== People ==
Raj (name), including a list of people and fictional characters with the name
Thotakura Somaraju or Raj (c. 1954–2003), one-half of the Indian musical duo Raj–Koti
Raj caste, a Hindu caste in India and Pakistan
== Other uses ==
Raj Comics, Indian comic book publisher
Raj TV, a Tamil channel in Chennai, India
Raj Engineering College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India
Rajasthani language
Rajkot Airport, Gujarat, India
Rajpipla railway station, Narmada district, Gujarat, India
Russian State University of Justice, formerly known as the Russian Academy of Justice (RAJ)
Raj, a program by Polish composer Przemysław Gintrowski
== See also ==
All pages with titles containing Raj
Raja (disambiguation)
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