Vishwamitran styles and titles
Vishwamitra has a complex system of styles, titles and honorifics which are created extensively as a mixture of the traditional Indian styles and titles in Hindi language and the Malay styles and titles. Most of the honorifics are highly based on the Malay system of styles and titles.
All non-hereditary titles can be granted to both men and women. Every title has a form of address which can be used solely by the holder and not by their spouse.
Usage
The sequence that should be used when formally writing or addressing a person's name is: honorary style, professional rank, royal hereditary title, federal title, state title, non-royal hereditary title, Doctor (of medicine or philosophy), name.
When in the home state, the federal title is accompanied with the state title and the state title precedes after the federal title. In case a person has received an award from a state other than the person's home state; when visiting the award-bestowing state, that state's title will take the place of a home state's title (if any). As an example, the current Prime Minister, Farhaz Hazarika will be titled as follows:
- His Excellency The Most Honourable Maha Sri Farhaz Hazarika (federally)
- His Excellency The Most Honourable Maha Sri Dato Sri Paduka Farhaz Hazarika (in his home state Basistha)
- His Excellency The Most Honourable Maha Sri Dato Sri Utama Farhaz Hazarika (in Purvanchal and Uttaranchal)
- His Excellency The Most Honourable Maha Sri Dato Sri Vijaya Farhaz Hazarika (in Beltola)
- His Excellency The Most Honourable Maha Sri Dato Sri Indra Farhaz Hazarika (in Madhya Prant)
Royalty
The following titles are hereditary and reserved for royal families of the six royal states of Vishwamitra.
- His/Her Majesty (HM) (Mahamahim in Hindi) is used for the Rashtradhyaksh and the state rulers alike. However, the Rashtradhyaksh also uses the variant style of His/Her Illustrious and Royal Majesty and additional prefix of Param Prasiddha that distinguishes them from the state rulers and places them atop of the other rulers.
Federal
Titles of Vishwamitran royalty and rulers:
- Rashtradhyaksh (literally, 'Supreme Chairman of the Nation' but usually 'Supreme Head of the Nation' or 'Supreme Ruler') is the official title of the ruler of all Vishwamitra, elected from among the six heads of the royal families. The title is often glossed 'King' or 'Queen' in English. They are styled as His/Her Illustrious and Royal Majesty (Param Prasiddha Mahamahim).
- Uparashtradhyaksh (literally, 'Deputy of the Supreme Chairman of the Nation', but usually 'Deputy Supreme Head of the Nation' or 'Deputy Supreme Ruler') is the official title of the deputy ruler of all Vishwamitra who is also elected from among the six heads of the royal families. The title is often glossed 'Deputy Monarch' or 'Deputy King' in English. They are styled as His/Her Majesty (Mahamahim).
States
Titles of state royalty and rulers:
- Rajpramukh (literally, 'Head of the State' but usually 'King' or 'Queen') is the official title of the rulers of the six states and the heads of the royal families. They are styled as His/Her Majesty (Mahamahim).
- Rajyapal (literally, 'One who is made Head of the State' but usually 'Governor') was the official title of the non-royal ruler of the state of Basistha who served between 2021 and 2022. They were styled as His/Her Highness (Mahamanya).
Purvanchal
- Maharaja is the official title of the ruler of Purvanchal. He is styled as His/Her Majesty (Mahamahim).
- Maharajastri (literally, King's Wife or Queen Consort) is the title of the female consort of the Rajpramukh; while Rajaswami (literally, Royal Husband or Prince Consort) is the title of the male consort of the Rajpramukh. They are styled as Her Majesty (Mahamahim, for female consort) and His Royal Highness (Mahamanya, for male consort).
- Maharajpratinidhi (literally, Regent) is the title of the regent of Purvanchal. They are styled as His/Her Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Yuvrajkumari (literally, Crown Princess) is the title of the heir apparent to the throne. She is styled as Her Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Maharajajanak (literally, Royal Father) is the title of the father of the ruler. He is styled as His Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Maharajajanani (literally, Royal Mother) is the title of the mother of the ruler. She is styled as Her Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Varistharajakumar (literally, Senior Prince) is the title of the second in line to the throne. He is styled as His Serene Highness (Mahatmata).
- Rajakumar (literally, Prince) is the title of the male members of the royal family of royal blood. They are styled as His Serene Highness (Mahatmata)
- Rajakumarstri (literally, Wife of a Prince) is the title of the wives of the male members of the royal family. They are styled as Her Serene Highness (Mahatmita).
- Rajakanya (literally, Princess) is the title of the female members of the royal family of royal blood. They are styled as Her Serene Highness (Mahatmita).
Beltola
- Rajpramukh is the official title of the ruler of Beltola. He is styled as Her Majesty (Mahamahim).
- Rajpratinidhi (literally, Regent) is the title of the regent of Purvanchal. They are styled as His/Her Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Varistharajakumari (literally, Senior Princess) is the title of the heir presumptive to the throne. She is styled as Her Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Rajjanak (literally, Prince Father) is the title of the father of the ruler. He is styled as His Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Rajjanani (literally, Princess Mother) is the title of the mother of the ruler. She is styled as Her Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Rajakumar (literally, Prince) is the title of the male members of the royal family of royal blood. Princes of the first family are styled as His Serene Highness (Mahatmata) while extended royal princes are styled as His Highness (Mahamana).
- Rajakanya (literally, Princess) is the title of the female members of the royal family of royal blood. Princesses of the first family are styled as Her Serene Highness (Mahatmita) while extended royal princesses are styled as Her Highness (Mahamani).
Uttaranchal
- Rajpramukh is the official title of the ruler of Purvanchal. He is styled as His Majesty (Mahamahim).
- Yuvrajkumar (literally, Crown Prince) is the title of the heir apparent to the throne. He is styled as His Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Rajajanak (literally, Prince Father) is the title of the father of the ruler. He is styled as His Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Rajajanani (literally, Princess Mother) is the title of the mother of the ruler. She is styled as Her Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
Madhya Prant
- Rajpramukh is the official title of the ruler of Purvanchal. He is styled as His Majesty (Mahamahim).
- Yuvrajkumar (literally, Crown Prince) is the title of the heir apparent to the throne. He is styled as His Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Rajajanani (literally, Princess Mother) is the title of the mother of the ruler. She is styled as Her Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Rajakanya (literally, Princess) is the title of the female members of the royal family of royal blood. Princesses of the first family are styled as Her Serene Highness (Mahatmita) while extended royal princesses are styled as Her Highness (Mahamani).
- Putri (literally, Daughter) is the title of the princesses of royal blood who have given up their royal title.
Kamrupa
- Rajpramukh is the official title of the ruler of Purvanchal. He is styled as His Majesty (Mahamahim).
- Varistharajakumari (literally, Senior Princess) is the title of the heir presumptive to the throne. She is styled as Her Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Rajajanak (literally, Prince Father) is the title of the father of the ruler. He is styled as His Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Rajajanani (literally, Princess Mother) is the title of the mother of the ruler. She is styled as Her Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Rajakumar (literally, Prince) is the title of the male members of the royal family of royal blood. Princes of the first family are styled as His Serene Highness (Mahatmata) while extended royal princes are styled as His Highness (Mahamana).
- Rajakanya (literally, Princess) is the title of the female members of the royal family of royal blood. Princesses of the first family are styled as Her Serene Highness (Mahatmita) while extended royal princesses are styled as Her Highness (Mahamani).
Basistha
- Rajpramukh is the official title of the ruler of Beltola. He is styled as Her Majesty (Mahamahim).
- Yuvrajkumar (literally, Crown Prince) is the title of the heir apparent to the throne. He is styled as His Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Rajjanak (literally, Prince Father) is the title of the father of the ruler. He is styled as His Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Rajjanani (literally, Princess Mother) is the title of the mother of the ruler. She is styled as Her Royal Highness (Mahamanya).
- Rajakumar (literally, Prince) is the title of the male members of the royal family of royal blood. Princes of the first family are styled as His Serene Highness (Mahatmata) while extended royal princes are styled as His Highness (Mahamana).
- Rajakanya (literally, Princess) is the title of the female members of the royal family of royal blood. Princesses of the first family are styled as Her Serene Highness (Mahatmita) while extended royal princesses are styled as Her Highness (Mahamani).
Federal titles
In Vishwamitra, the Rashtradhyaksh (Supreme Monarch of Vishwamitra) grants honours to recipients at their discretion or at the nominations made by the Government of Vishwamitra as awards which are honorary and non-hereditary. These honours may also be revoked by the Rashtradhyaksh or returned by the individual. Some of the highest honours bestowed carries with them the titles of Maha Sri or Mahi Sri, Tan Sri and Param Sri.
Maha Sri
The Maha Sri (for males) or Mahi Sri (for females) has become a title conferred by the Rashtradhyaksh to the most-deserving recipient who has highly contributed to the nation.
Maha Sri is the most senior federal title awarded to recipients of the Darjah Kopou Orchid (Grand Cordon of the Order of the Foxtail Orchid) (DKO). However, the DKO is no the highest federal award and ranks second after the Supreme Order of the Hibiscus. There is no limitations to the total number of recipients at a time.
The DKO is usually awarded to eminent statesmen including current and former prime ministers, unless inducted to the Supreme Order of the Hibiscus, and on foreign heads of state and government.
Examples:
- His Excellency The Most Honourable Maha Sri Farhaz Hazarika DKO;
- The Right Honourable Maha Sri Phillip Joseph Pillin DKO.
Tan Sri
Tan Sri is the second-most senior federal title and a honorific, used to denote recipients of the Darjah Sri Utama Mukut Vishwamitra (Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra) (SUMV) and the Darjah Sri Utama Vishwamitra Bhakti (Grand Cordon of the Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit) (SUVB).
Examples:
- The Right Honourable Tan Sri Dato Sri Utama Dato Paduka Chris Ramsay SUMV;
- The Right Honourable Tan Sri Dato Sri Utama Dato Indra Matthew Tonna SUVB.
Param Sri
Param Sri is the third-most senior federal title and a honorific, used to denote recipients of the Darjah Sri Prathama Mukut Vishwamitra (Grand Officer of the Order of the Crown of Vishwamitra) (SPMV) and the Darjah Sri Prathama Vishwamitra Bhakti (Commander 1st Class of the Royal Vishwamitran Order of Merit) (SPVB). The title of Param Sri ranks below all state titles.
Examples:
- The Most Honourable Dato Sri Utama Param Sri W. Pranit Singh SPMV;
- The Most Excellent Param Sri Jan-Olav Spiekermann SUVB.
State titles
In Vishwamitra, state honours are awarded by the respective heads of the six states. Such titles are honorary and non-hereditary. State titles may be revoked or suspended by the head of state, or may be returned by the individual. Dato Sri or Datin Sri is the highest state title conferred by the Ruler on the most deserving recipients who have contributed greatly to the nation or state. It ranks below the federal titles of Maha Sri and Tan Sri. The titles can also be conferred on a foreigner who is an honorary recipient of the order.
| Title | Awarding state(s) | Associated honour(s) | Variant |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dato Sri/ Datin Sri |  Basistha
|
Member of the Most Distinguished Order of Basistha (DB) | Dato Sri Paduka/ Datin Sri Paduka |
| Grand Companion of the Most Excellent Order of Merit of Basistha (SUBB) | Dato Sri | ||
 Beltola
|
Commander Grand Cross of the Most Faithful Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Beltola (DUBM) | Dato Sri Vijaya/ Datin Sri Vijaya | |
 Kamrupa
|
Commander Grand Cross of the Premier and Exalted Order of Kamrupa (DSUK) | Dato Sri Utama/ Datin Sri Utama | |
 Madhya Prant
|
Knight/Dame Grand Companion of the Most Blessed Order of the Crown of Madhya Prant (SUMM) | Dato Sri Indra/ Datin Sri Indra | |
 Purvanchal
|
Grand Commander of the Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Purvanchal (SUMP) | Dato Sri Utama/ Datin Sri Utama | |
 Uttaranchal
|
Grand Knight/Dame of the Most Honourable Order of Uttaranchal (DSUU) | Dato Sri Utama/ Datin Sri Utama | |
| Dato | Beltola
|
Commander Grand Cross of the Most Faithful Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Beltola (DPBM) | Dato Vijaya/ Datin Vijaya |
| Kamrupa
|
Knight/Dame Grand Cross of the Most Excellent Order of the State of Kamrupa (SURK) | Dato Paduka/ Datin Paduka | |
| Madhya Prant
|
Knight/Dame Companion of the Most Blessed Order of the Crown of Madhya Prant (DUMM) | Dato Indra/ Datin Indra | |
| Purvanchal
|
Grand Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of the Maharaja Varuna Sriraya (DUVS) | Dato Utama/ Datin Utama | |
| Datuk Sri |  Federal Territory
|
Grand Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of the Territorial Crown (SUNM) | Datuk Sri |
Special cases
If a person has been awarded several honours from different states, the title used varies. For example, sometimes former Prime Minister, Ștefan Marius Snagoveanu is usually referred to as The Rt. Hon. Maha Sri Ștefan Marius Snagoveanu anywhere in Vishwamitra. However, different terms of address may be used in the states that he visits. In Basistha, he will be referred to as The Rt. Hon. Maha Sri Dato Sri Paduka Ștefan Marius Snagoveanu as he is an Additional Member of the Order of Basistha (DB). While in Madhya Prant, he is referred to as The Rt. Hon. Maha Sri Dato Sri Indra Ștefan Marius Snagoveanu, as he received the Knight Grand Companion of the Order of the Crown of Madhya Prant (SUMM) from the Rajpramukh of Madhya Prant.
Honorary styles
The following are used as styles, both before a person's title, and by themselves as forms of address:
- His Excellency The Most Honourable (H.E. The Most Hon.) or Mahamahim Param Adarniya is the style of the prime minister.
- His Excellency The Right Honourable (H.E. The Rt. Hon.) or Mahamahim Ati Adarniya is the style of the deputy prime ministers and the senior minister.
- His Excellency (H.E.) or Mahamahim is the style of the president of the privy council, heads of foreign diplomatic missions, husbands of the princesses who are styled as Her Royal Highness or Her Serene Highness.
- The Most Honourable (The Most Hon.) or Param Adarniya is the style of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha and the cabinet ministers.
- The Right Honourable (The Rt. Hon.) or Ati Adarniya is the style of the former prime ministers, former deputy prime ministers, former presidents of the privy council, ministers of state of the union, counts/countesses and barons/baronesses of the realm.
- The Most Excellent (The Most Exc.) is the style of the privy councilors, both serving and former.
- His Lordship (H.L.) is the style of the chief justice and other judges of the supreme court.
- His Grace (H.G.) is the style of the dukes/duchesses of the realm.
- The Honourable (The Hon.) or Adarniya is the style of the members of parliament.
In case of a royal being a minister or a member of parliament, they shall be addressed with their royal style and the honorary style. For example, Sarala, Crown Princess of Purvanchal who is currently also serving as a deputy prime minister is formally addressed as "Her Royal Highness The Right Honourable Sarala, Crown Princess of Purvanchal, Deputy Prime Minister.