Etymology
The term has various possible derivations:
- From Sanskrit (kshatra, also kshetra +pati ) meaning an emperor
- From Hindi (chatra, also chhatri +pati ) meaning a person worthy of a ceremonial umbrella.
- From Marathi (chatra + Marathi pati ) meaning a king or ruler — Chhatrapati indicates a person who gives shade to his followers and protects their success.
- Another possible derivation of Chhatrapati is "Kshatriya"+"Pati" i.e. Leader or Lord of the Kshatriyas or Warriors.
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