Critically examine the origin of rajputs 1000 in words
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The Rajputs originated from western, eastern, northern India and from some parts of Pakistan. Rajputs enjoyed their eminence during the 6th to 12th centuries. Until 20th century Rajputs ruled in majority in the princely state of Rajasthan.
There were four classes of people - Brahmans , Kshatriyas, Vasyas , and Shudras. The Rajput falls in the category of the Kshatriyas. Throughout their periods of rule in northern India, Rajput built remarkable shrines, castles and forts and were eager supporters of paintings.
Rajput falls in the category of the Kshatriyas. Throughout their periods of rule in northern India, Rajput built remarkable shrines, castles and forts and were eager supporters of paintings.The Rajputs had a widespread population almost of the subcontinent particularly in north, west and Central India. Populations were found in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Saurashtra, Jammu and Kashmir,Madhya Pradesh, Haryana and Bihar.
Prithviraj Chauhan is the most prominent ruler of Rajputana dynasty. After the death of his father he ascended the seat at a small age of thirteen.
Another famous ruler was Maharana Pratap. He was King of Mewar and was regarded as a fearless warrior & ingenious strategist, who successfully fought the Mughals & safeguard his people until his death. Slowly the power of Rajput declined as there was no match for the supremacy of Mughals.
Rajput women were meant to do household work but were also skilled for the war and did not shy to go into the battleground if there were less number of males in the force. However, if the king and all their men died in the battle, Rajput women prefer to commit suicide instead of becoming prisoners to other rulers. This ritual was known as ‘Johar’ and was only practiced by Rajput woman.
Rajput women were meant to do household work but were also skilled for the war and did not shy to go into the battleground if there were less number of males in the force. However, if the king and all their men died in the battle, Rajput women prefer to commit suicide instead of becoming prisoners to other rulers. This ritual was known as ‘Johar’ and was only practiced by Rajput woman.When the British arrived in India, the Rajput states become colonies which in turn ended the reign of Rajputs forever. After India’s independence (1947), most of the Rajput states in Rajputana were merged to form the state of Rajasthan within the Indian union.
Rajput women were meant to do household work but were also skilled for the war and did not shy to go into the battleground if there were less number of males in the force. However, if the king and all their men died in the battle, Rajput women prefer to commit suicide instead of becoming prisoners to other rulers. This ritual was known as ‘Johar’ and was only practiced by Rajput woman.When the British arrived in India, the Rajput states become colonies which in turn ended the reign of Rajputs forever. After India’s independence (1947), most of the Rajput states in Rajputana were merged to form the state of Rajasthan within the Indian union.When the British arrived in India, the Rajput states become colonies which in turn ended the reign of Rajput forever.
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Explanation:
During the early medieval period in Indian history-750-1200 AD, Rajputs emerged as a new Kshatriya clan. It started with emergence of various warrior castes which later got assimilated into a single caste-Rajputs.
The origin of Rajputs is a highly debated topic. Different historians have given different theories in this regard so i am writing a brief overview.
1. Agnikul Theory- that they emerged from sacred agni at mount abu as a result of havan performed by rishi vashishth. This is written in the bardic tradition.
2. Foreign Theory-Alexander Cunninghum, James Todd, Vincent Smith, R.n.Bhandarkar- That rajputs actually came along with foreign tribes like Hunas,Shakas, KUshanas, etc and thus are a later addition to the population who later hinduised themselves.
3. Indian Theory- C.v.Vaidya- That rajputs are Chandravanshi and suryavanshi and are original Indians and pure Aryans who fought against muslim foreign invaders.
4. Mixed origin theory
5. B.D.Chattopadhay has stated that origin and emergence of rajputs was closely related to the political, social and economic developments of that time.