While most literary instances of “rajah” serve as a title or proper name, at least one notable example invites a more chromatic reading of the word. In example [1] the term is linked etymologically to “shining,” suggesting that its original meaning could evoke a luminous, vivid hue. Here the word gestures toward brightness and regal splendor, imbuing descriptions with an almost painterly quality that blends authority and a vibrant, glowing color. Although this usage is far less common than its role as a denotation for sovereignty, it reveals how “rajah” can serve as an evocative symbol of radiant, resplendent imagery in literature.
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