Briefly write about ideals of rajput rulers
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Explanation:
What are the features of Rajput rulers?
They valued qualities and ideals that were of very high fundamentals. Yet they were large-hearted and generous and they took pride in their roots and lineage which to them was supreme. They were brave, egoistic and very forcefully loyal clan who gave shelter to the refugees and their foes.
Social and Cultural Development during Rajput Dynasty
‘Rajput’ is derived from Sanskrit word ‘raj-putra’ which means “son of a king”. Rajput was identified for their courage, loyalty and royalty. They were the warriors who fought in the battles and took care of the administrating functions. The Rajput originated from western, eastern, northern India and some parts of Pakistan. Rajput has their prominence during the 6th to 12th centuries. Until 20th century Rajput ruled in trounce majority in the princely states of Rajasthan and Surashtra.
Education and Science
Under the rule of Rajput only Brahmans and some sections of upper classes were entitled to be educated.
The famous centre of higher learning was at Nalanda in Bihar and some other important centres were Vikramasila and Uddandapura. At this time only some Saiva centers of learning flourished in Kashmir.
Religion and philosophy were the popular subjects for study and discussion.
Yet during this time the overall, growth of the knowledge of science slowed down as the society became increasingly rigid, thinking was mostly confined to traditional philosophy also during this period Science did not get proper scope or opportunity to develop.