THE RAJPUTS OF INDIA "Rajput" identifies numerous ksatriya or warrior castes in northern and western India. The term "Rajput" comes from rajaputra‚ which means "son of kings." Rajputs are famed for their fighting abilities and once ruled numerous Indian princely states. The British grouped many of these states into the Rajputana Province. Today‚ it is the Indian state of Rajasthan. Most believe Rajputs come from tribes in central Asia such as the Parthians‚ Kushans‚ Shakas‚ and Huns. These groups
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INTRODUCTION TO THE RAJPUTS ! A Rajput is a member of one of the landowning patrilineal clans of central and northern India. Rajputs consider themselves descendants of one of the major ruling warrior groups of the Hindu Kshatriya varna ( social order ) in the Indian subcontinent‚ particularly North India. The Rajputs rose to prominence during the 6th to 12th centuries‚ and until the 20th century Rajputs ruled in the “overwhelming majority” of the princely states of Rajasthan and Saurashtra‚ where
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Rajput Child Rearing Practices Focused on the Rajputs of Rajasthani When a male turns 12 he moves into the males’ quarters. This is when the role of the father becomes more prominent. This is the age they must learn the masculine values. The fathers maintain stricter discipline of their sons. This includes teaching them how to be assertive‚ and who in the village is their ally or enemy. Males do not let their children interact with any member of a family that his own is at odds with. In contrast
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Emperor Jalaludin Mohammed Akbar ’s record keeper Abu Fazl celebrated the Janjua Rajput as among the most renowned Rajputs of South Asia.[4] Contents [hide] * 1 Early history * 2 Janjua emperors of the Hindu Shahi Dynasty * 2.1 Jayapala * 2.2 Anandapala Shah * 2.3 Tirlochanpal Shah * 2.4 Bhimpala Shah * 3 Janjua rule of Mathura * 4 Raja Mal Khan * 4.1 Delhi Sultanate and the Janjua Rajput Rebellion * 5 Main branches * 5.1 Raja Jodh and Raja Veer/Bhir
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burden of the society in general. According to J.L. Mehta‚ Rajput women enjoyed freedom in society and were known for their chastity and devotion to their husbands. Swayamvar was in vogue among princesses for the purpose of selecting their husbands. The custom of sati‚ though prevalent‚ was not insisted upon. Some enjoyed education and the freedom to participate actively in public life. There are instances of Rajput women participating in warfare‚ many of whom did not lag behind
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after Kashmir and Hyderabad. Jodhpur‚ former capital of Marwad state‚ retains much of its medieval character. Beginning in 1549‚ when the city was called Jodhagarh‚ the Rathor clan of Rajputs fought and ruled from the virtually impregnable fort until their territory covered some 35‚000 sq.miles making it the largest Rajput state. Historicity According to Rathor tradition‚ the clan traces its origins back to the Hindu god‚ Rama‚ hero of the epic Ramayana‚ and thence to the sun.
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M.D. Co11ege.NUH (Mewat) Haryana-l22l07 Mewat is a hilly region surrounded by the Arawali Ranges. Its inhabitants are known as Mewati while its Muslim population is called ’Meos’. Other communities are Jat‚ Gujar‚ Ahir. Meena‚ Rajput‚ Brahman‚ Mahajan‚ Harijan etc.1 The geographical boundaries of Mewat have been changing from time to time. In the period of Shahabuddin Mohammad Ghori the area of Mewat was from Delhi to Alwar and from Ajmer to Agra. During the Lodhi period the area
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lifetime. The Chittorgarh Fort was built during the 7th century AD by the Mauryans and was named after the Mauryan ruler Chitrangada Mori‚ and was used until 1568. During the course of its history‚ Chittorgarh Fort was habitually controlled by the Rajput clan‚ Sisodia. When viewed from the higher view‚ the fort is shaped like a fish. It has a boundary
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History of Alwar‚ Rajasthan The History of Alwar is dotted with tales of Rajput kings and their bravery The state of Alwar is located in the northeast part of Rajasthan. It is considered the oldest kingdom in Rajasthan. The history of Alwar is steeped into mythology and folklore. In ancient India it was a part of the Matsya Kingdom‚ which the Kauravas embarked on the cattle-rustling mission‚ which resulted in the famous war of Kurukshetra with the Pandavas. The history of Alwar dates back to
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“As a little girl‚ I spent countless hours playing with my Barbie dolls‚ even designing and sewing one-of-a-kind outfits for the doll. I guess you could say Barbie gave me my start as a designer.” Santa Claus is anyone who loves another and seeks to make them happy; who gives himself by thought or word or deed in every gift that he bestows; who shares his joys with those who are sad; whose hand is never closed against the needy; whose arm is ever outstretched to aid the week; whose sympathy
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