Maharao is a variation on the Indian (mainly Hindu) royal title Maharaja, also meaning 'Great king' in Hindi. It is composed of Maha- 'great' and the royal title Rao, a variation on Raja.
The gun salutes enjoyed by princely states that acceded to the Dominion of India on 14 August 1947, included the following Maharao's:
(probably quite incomplete)
Some days are for number One, and I need some help
Gave a call to number two, (?but) she was ready to go out
You learn something new everday, or so I've been told.
Don't lose your temper, but I forget things as I grow
old.
Never fall in love, if you can't hold it down.
All the goodness you gave out, will surely come back
reound.
And time goes so fast.
Tears, wont last.
Don't worry and never fear, cos it will be okay.
Stand proud with your shoulders back and they will listen
to what you say.
Then loyalty came and sat me down, to see if I was fine.
I asked, 'Please could you stick around', but it didn't
have the time.
And time goes so fast.
Tears, wont last.
Sometimes I think all I learnt, is always be yourself.
And I think of all the days, when I wish I was someone
else.
And time goes so fast.
Tears, wont last.