How did the Rajputs explain their origin
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1.the Rajputs played an important role in medieval India. they were famous for their bravery.there is no clarity about the origin of the Rajputs.
2.the word 'Rajput 'means 'son of a RAJA '.but all the Rajputs do not belong to royal families.
3.many Rajput families trace their origin to the sun or the moon and thus are known as Surya van shi or Chandra van shi.
4. some historian believes that the Rajputs are the descendants of foreign tribes who had settled in India.
5.it is also believed that the main four clans of Rajputs were born from fire altars.hence, they are also known as agnikulas.
2.the word 'Rajput 'means 'son of a RAJA '.but all the Rajputs do not belong to royal families.
3.many Rajput families trace their origin to the sun or the moon and thus are known as Surya van shi or Chandra van shi.
4. some historian believes that the Rajputs are the descendants of foreign tribes who had settled in India.
5.it is also believed that the main four clans of Rajputs were born from fire altars.hence, they are also known as agnikulas.
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The word 'Rajput' comes from the Sanskrit word'rajaputra' which means son of the king. Historians have different opinions regarding their origin.
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