The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 4 letter word RAJA
I've seen this crossword clue in Financial Times
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More clues leading to the result RAJA
- Eastern ruler open to the west
- Withdrawn, partly open Indian prince
- Drink is knocked back by a prince
- Eastern leader open to the West
- Leading Indian once serving 7up
- Prominent Indian has a pint rolling over
- Governor abroad somewhat open to spin
- Asian ruler getting a shock, taken aback
- Asian leader that’s not quite shut up!
- Prince produces a harsh discordant sound – take that back!
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What does RAJA mean?
RAJA noun- A Hindu prince or ruler in India.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Charaxes.