Jump to content

Rajasthani people

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
(Redirected fromSeervi)

Rajasthanis
Total population
c. 68,548,437(2011)[1]
Regions with significant populations
India
Languages
Rajasthani,Hindi
Religion
Majority:
Hinduism
Minority:
IslamandJainism
Related ethnic groups
OtherIndo-Aryan peoples

Rajasthani peopleorRajasthanisare a group ofIndo-Aryan peoplesnative toRajasthan( "the land of kings" ),[2]astateinNorthern India.Their language,Rajasthani,is a part of the western group ofIndo-Aryan languages.

History

[edit]
Main article:History of Rajasthan
Maharana Pratap,a ruler and great warrior of his time.
Part ofa serieson
Rajasthani people
Culture
Religion
Language
Notable people
Rajasthan Portal

The first mention of the wordRajasthancomes from the works of George Thomas (Military Memories) andJames Tod(Annals). Rajasthan literally means theLand of Kingdoms.However, western Rajasthan and eastern Gujarat were part of "Gurjaratra".[3]The local dialects of the time use the expressionRājwār,the place or land of kings, laterRajputana.[4][5]

Although the history of Rajasthan goes back as far as theIndus Valley civilisation,the foundation of the Rajasthani community took shape with the rise ofWestern Middle Kingdomssuch asWestern Kshatrapas.Western Kshatrapas(35-405 CE) were rulers of the western part of India (Saurashtra and Malwa: modernGujarat,Southern Sindh,Maharashtra,Rajasthan). They were the successors to theIndo-Scythianswho invaded the area ofUjjainand established theSaka era(withSaka calendar), marking the beginning of the long-lived SakaWestern Satrapskingdom.[6]Saka calendar(also been adopted as Indian national calendar) is used by the Rajasthani community and adjoining areas such asPunjabandHaryana.With time, their social structures received stronger reorganisations, thus giving birth to severalmartialsub ethnic groups (previously called asMartial racebut the term is now obsolete ). Rajasthanis emerged as major merchants during medieval India. Rajasthan was among the important centres of trade withRome,easternMediterraneanand southeastAsia.[7]

Romani people

[edit]
Main article:Romani people

Some claim thatRomani peopleoriginated in parts of the Rajasthan. Indian origin was suggested based on linguistic grounds as early as 200 years ago.[8]Theromaultimately derives from a formḍōmba( "man living by singing and music" ), attested in ClassicalSanskrit.[9]Linguistic and genetic evidence indicates the Romanies originated from theIndian subcontinent,emigrating from India towards the northwest no earlier than the 11th century.[citation needed]Contemporary populations sometimes suggested as sharing a close relationship to the Romani are theDom peopleof Central Asia and theBanjaraof India.[10]

Origin

[edit]
Rajasthani people

Like otherIndo-Aryan peoples,modern day Rajasthanis and their ancestors have inhabited Rajasthan since ancient times. The erstwhile state of Alwar, in north-eastern Rajasthan, is possibly the oldest kingdom in Rajasthan. Around 1500 BC, it formed a part of theMatsyaterritories of Viratnagar (present-day Bairat) encompassingBharatpur,Dholpur, and Karauli.[11][better source needed]

Religion

[edit]

Rajasthani society is a blend of predominantlyHinduswith sizeable minorities ofMuslims,SikhsandJains.

Hinduism

[edit]

ShaivismandVaishnavismis followed by majority of the people; however,Shaktismis followed in the form ofBhavaniand her avatars are equally worshiped throughout Rajasthan.[12]

Meenasof Rajasthan till date strongly followVedic culturewhich usually includes worship ofBhainroon(Shiva) andKrishnaas well as theDurga.[13]

TheCharansworship various forms andincarnationsofShaktisuch asHinglaj[14]orDurga,Avad Mata,[15]Karni Mata,[16]andKhodiyar.[17]

TheRajputsgenerally worship theKarni Mata,Sun, Shiva, Vishnu, andBhavani(GoddessDurga).[18][19]Meerabaiwas an important figure who was devoted Krishna.

Bishnoi(alsoVishnoi) is astrongeVaishnavacommunitywhich followVedic culture,found in the Western Thar Desert and northern parts of state and are devote followers ofVishnuand his consortLakshami.They follow a set of 29 principles/commandments given bySri Guru Jambheshwar(1451–1536) who founded the sect at Samrathal Dhora, Bikaner in 1485 and his teachings, comprising 120 shabads, are known as Shabadwani. As of 2019, there are an estimated 1500,000 Bishnoi residing in north and central India.[20]

TheGujarsworship theDevnarayan,Shiva,and GoddessBhavani.[21][22][23]Historically, the Gujars were Sun-worshipers and are described as devoted to the feet of the Sun-god.[23]

Islam

[edit]

Rajasthani Muslims are predominantlySunnis.They are mainlyMeo,Mirasi, Khanzada, Qaimkhani, Manganiar, MuslimRanghar,Merat, Sindhi-Sipahi, Rath, and Pathans.[24]Converts toIslamstill maintained many of their earlier traditions. They share lot of socio-ritual elements. Rajasthani Muslim communities, after their conversion, continued to follow pre-conversion practices (Rajasthani rituals and customs) which is not the case in other parts of the country. This exhibits the strong cultural identity of Rajasthani people as opposed to religious identity.[25]According to 2001 census, Muslim population of Rajasthan is 4,788,227, accounting for around 9% of the total population.[26]

Other religions

[edit]

Some other religions are also prevalent such asBuddhism,Christianity,Parsireligion and others.[19]Over time, there has been an increase in the number of followers of Sikh religion.[19]ThoughBuddhismemerged as a major religion during 321-184 BC inMauryan Empire,it had no influence in Rajasthan for the fact that Mauryan Empire had minimal impact on Rajasthan and its culture.[27]AlthoughJainismis not that prevalent in Rajasthan today, Rajasthan and Gujarat areas were historically strong centres of Jainism in India.[28]

Castes and communities

[edit]
Noblemen from Jaipur 1875

Rajasthanis form an ethno-linguistic group that is distinct in its language, history, cultural and religious practices, social structure, literature, and art. However, there are many different castes and communities, with diversified traditions of their own. Major sub ethnic groups areRajputs,Brahmans,Bishnois,Jats,Gurjars,Yadavs,Meenas,Berwas,Chamar,Charans,Meghwals,Malis,Kolis,Agrawals,Barnwals,Kumhars,Kumawatsetc.[29][30][31][32]

  • Jatsare traditionally a agricultural caste and are listed underOther Backward Classof Rajasthan State. In East RajasthanBharatpur[33]andDholpur[34]were ruled byJatrulers. TheDholpurwas ruled by Jat kings. Jats of these 2 districts were removed from Central OBC list after a ruling by Supreme Court of India in 2015.[35]Rajasthan State Government added them back in the state's Other Backward Caste list but did not send the recommendation to Central Government, since they were removed by Supreme Court.[36]
  • Rajputsare various patrilineal clans historically associated with warriorhood. An aristocratic class in Rajasthan, they are descendants of ancient ruling dynasties of the region. Rajput is aForward or General castein India except in the state of Karnataka,Bihar, Uttar Pradesh where such rajput clans like - Rawat, bargurjar etc. are categoriesd as OBC Rajputs being a politically influential caste, they are categorised in CentralOther Backward Class/OBClist by National Commission for Backward Classes[37][38]as well as Karnataka,Bihar,and Uttar Pradesh state Government'sOBClist.[39]
  • Charanis a caste engaging in diverse occupations like poets, litterateurs, as well as warriors, traders andjagirdars.Charan, along with the Brahmins, are the only castes other than the Rajput who were grantedjagirsand were allowed to use the titlethakur.[40][41][42]
  • Sunar(alternately, Sonar or Swarnkar, Soni) is a community of people who work asgoldsmiths.[43]The community is primarilyHindu,and found all over Rajasthan. The Sunar caste is in central[44][45][46]as well as the state[47]OBC list in Rajasthan.
  • Brahmin(alternately Brahman) are mostlyGaurs,Gurjar Gaurs,Paliwals,Dadheechs,Nagars,Vyasas,Rajpurohits,Pareeks, Rankawats,Saraswats,Sanadhyas,Shrimalis,Gargas,Abotis,Pushkarna Brahmins, Bhutia Brahmins. Brahmins, along with the Charan, are the only castes other than the Rajput who were grantedjagirsin Rajasthan.[41]
  • Bishnoi(also Vishnoi) is aVaishnavacommunity which followVedic cultureand live in well organised social structure. Most of them are agricultural landowners, but many of them are opting for service sector. Also, Bishnois from south-western Rajasthan are business oriented people. Bishnois predominantly live the districts of Anupgarh, Sri Ganganagar, Hanumangarh, Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Balotra, Sanchore, Jodhpur, Jodhpur rural, Phalodi, Pali but can also be found throughout Rajasthan in smaller numbers. They are categorised as aforward castein all the states of India except in Rajasthan, where they are categorised under OBC.[47]list.
  • Baniaare the trading communities which includesAggarwals,Barnwals,KhandelwalsandMaheshwaris.Agarwals trace their origin to Agroha, a historic town near Hisar in Haryana and Barnwal (also spelled Baranwal, Burnwal, Varnwal, Warnwal or Barnawal) is an Indian toponymic Marwari surname from Baran in Rajasthan, India, while Khandelwal and Maheshwari communities are said to be originated from Khandela, near Jaipur. Baniya community is known for their excellent trading techniques and business acumen. They are among the influential and prosperous communities of Rajasthan. Baniyas are also known for their society serving. A number of Schools, Colleges, Hospitals, Dharmshalas, etc are built by the Baniya Community which provide their facilities at very minimum rates to serve the society. Baniya people are strict vegetarians and many even avoid eating onion and garlic. Drinking alcohol is also strictly prohibited in Baniya Society.
  • MeghwalThe Meghwal or Meghwar (also known as Megh and Meghraj) people live primarily in northwest India, with a small population in Pakistan. Their traditional occupation was agricultural farming.they are one of the dominating communities in Rajasthan.
  • Khatikword is derived from the Sanskrit language word Khat. Khatik means "butcher". In ancient times the main profession of Khatik Caste was to slaughter and prepare sheep and goats. Found throughout India, the Khatik community began as hunters and butchers, though some claim warrior caste origin. Because they once handled carcasses.
    They found in good numbers in Rajsthan.
  • Gurjarsare Historically, the Gujar caste is an animal rearing caste, this caste is included in the Backward Classes group in most of the states of India. They are also found in some states like Jammu and Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh in good number. They were added in criminal tribe by britishers for revolting against them in various parts which is one of the main reason they were left behind in education and this tribe is generally known for its bravery.
  • Sain Naimostly lives in Alwar, Dausa, Bharatpur, Jaipur & some other district of Rajasthan. They worship their kuldevisati Narayani Mata(Temple in Alwar).[48]
  • Seerviare mainly in agriculture business in Jodhpur and Pali District of Rajasthan. Major population of Seervi's are followers ofAai Matawhich has main temple atBilara.These days Seervi have migrated from Rajasthan to Southern part of India and became good business community.
  • Kumawatsare also found all over Rajasthan with majority in Jaipur, Pali, Bikaner, Jodhpur etc.. Kumawat are also called as Kheti Ghar Kumar as their main profession is related to agriculture and now even they are into business all over the country like Indore, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai etc.

There are few othertribalcommunities in Rajasthan, such asMeenaandBhils.Meena ruled onDhundharnear 10th century. TheGhoomardance is one well-known aspect of Bhil tribe. Meena and Bhils were employed as soldiers by the Rajputs. During colonial rule, the British government declared 250 groups[49]which included Meenas, Gujars, etc.[50][51]as "criminal tribes". Any group or community that took arms and opposedBritish rulewere branded as criminal by the British government in 1871.[52]This Act was repealed in 1952 by Government of India.[49]Sahariyas, the jungle dwellers, who are believed to be of Bhil origin, inhabit the areas of Kota, Dungarpur and Sawai Madhopur in the southeast of Rajasthan. Their main occupations include working as shifting cultivators, hunters and fishermen.[53][54]Garasias is a small Rajput tribe inhabiting Abu Road area of southern Rajasthan.[53][54]

There are a few other colourful folks, groups like those ofGadia Luhar,Banjara,Nat,Kalbelia,andSaansi,who criss-cross the countryside with their animals. TheGadia Luharsare said to be once associated withMaharana Pratap.[55]

Rajasthani literature

[edit]

Scholars agree on the fact that during 10th-12th century, a common language was spoken in western Rajasthan and northern Gujarat. This language was known asOld Gujarati(1100 AD — 1500 AD)(also calledOld Western Rajasthani,Gujjar Bhakha,Maru-Gurjar). The language derived its name from Gurjara and its people, who were residing and ruling inPunjab,Rajputana,centralIndia,and various parts of Gujarat at that time.[56]It is said thatMarwariandGujaratihas evolved from thisGurjar Bhakhalater.[57]The language was used as a literary language as early as the 12th century. PoetBhojahas referred toGaurjar Apabhramshain 1014 AD.[56]Formal grammar of Rajasthani was written by Jain monk and eminent scholar Hemachandra Suri in the reign ofChaulukyakingJayasimha Siddharaja.Rajasthani was recognised by the State Assembly as an official Indian language in 2004. Recognition is still pending from the government of India.[58]

First mention of Rajasthani literature comes from the 778 CE novelKuvalayamala,composed in the town of Jalor in south-easternMarwarby Jain acharya Udyotana Suri. Udyotan Suri referred it asMaru BhashaorMaru Vani.Modern Rajasthani literature began with the works ofSuryamal Misrana.[59]His most important works are theVamsa Bhaskaraand theVira satsaī.TheVira satsaīis a collection of couplets dealing with historical heroes. Two other important poets in this traditional style areBakhtavara JiandKaviraja Murari Dan.Apart from academic literature, there exists folk literature as well. Folk literature consists of ballads, songs, proverbs, folk tales, and panegyrics. The heroic and ethical poetry were the two major components of Rajasthani literature throughout its history. The development of Rajasthani literature, as well asvirkavya(heroic poetry), from theDingallanguage took form during the early formation of medieval social and political establishments in Rajasthan.Maharaja Chatur Singh(1879–1929) was a devotional poet fromMewar.His contributions were poetry style that was essentially a bardic tradition in nature. Another important poet was Hinglaj Dan Kaviya (1861–1948). His contributions are largely of the heroic poetry style.[60]

Developmental progression and growth of Rajasthani literature cand be divided into 3 stages[61]

Historical stages of Rajasthani literature
900 to 1400 AD The Early Period
1400 to 1857 AD Medieval Period
1857 to present day Modern Period

Culture and tradition

[edit]
Bani Thani (Monalisa of Rajasthan)

Dress

[edit]
Rajasthani man wearing apaggarstyle of turban.

Traditionally men wearEarring,Apadravya,Moustache,dhotis,kurta,angarkhaandpaggarorsafa(kind ofturbanheadgear). TraditionalChudidar payjama(puckered trousers) frequently replacesdhotiin different regions. Women wearghagra(long skirt) andkanchli(top). However, dress style changes with lengths and breaths of vast Rajasthan.Dhotiis worn in different ways in Marwar (Jodhpur area) or Shekhawati (Jaipur area) or Hadoti (Bundi area). Similarly, there are a few differences pagri andsafadespite both being Rajasthani headgear. Mewar has the tradition ofpaggar,whereas Marwar has the tradition ofsafa.

Traditional Rajasthani Jewelry

Rajasthan is also famous for its amazing ornaments. From ancient times, Rajasthani people have been wearing jewellery of various metals and materials. Traditionally, women wore Gems-studdedgoldandsilverornaments. Historically, silver or gold ornaments were used for interior decoration stitched on curtains, seat cushions, handy-crafts, etc. Wealthy Rajasthanis used Gems-studdedgoldandsilveron swords, shields, knives, pistols, cannon, doors, thrones, etc., which reflects the importance of ornaments in lives of Rajasthanis.[62]

Cuisine

[edit]

RichRajasthani culturereflects in the tradition of hospitality which is one of its own kind. Rajasthan region varies from arid desert districts to the greener eastern areas. Varying degree of geography has resulted in a rich cuisine involving both vegetarian and non vegetarian dishes. Rajasthani food is characterised by the use ofJowar,Bajri,legumes and lentils, its distinct aroma and flavor achieved by the blending of spices includingcurry leaves,tamarind,coriander,ginger,garlic, chili, pepper,cinnamon,cloves,cardamom,cumin,and rosewater.

The major crops of Rajasthan arejowar,bajra,maize,ragi,rice, wheat, barley, gram, tur, pulses, ground nut, sesamum, etc. Millets, lentils, and beans are the most basic ingredients in food.

The majority of Hindu and Jain Rajasthanis are vegetarian. Rajasthani Jains do not eat after sundown and their food does not contain garlic and onions. Rajputs are usually meat eaters; however, eating beef is a taboo within the majority of the culture.[63][64]

Rajasthani cuisine has many varieties, varying regionally between the arid desert districts and the greener eastern areas. The most famous dish isDal-Baati-Churma.It is a little bread full of clarified butter roasted over hot coals and served with a dry, flaky sweet made of gram flour, andKer-Songrimade with a desert fruit and beans.

Art

[edit]
Main article:Art of Rajasthan

Music

[edit]
Main article:Music of Rajasthan
A Rajasthani folk singer with hisRavanahathainstrument at the Akhyan Festival at theIndira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA), near India Gate, New Delhi.

Rajasthani Music has a diverse collection of musicians. Major schools of music includesUdaipur,Jodhpur,andJaipur.Jaipur is a major Gharanas which is well known for its reverence for rare ragas.Jaipur-Atrauli Gharanais associated withAlladiya Khan(1855–1943), who was among the great singers of the late 19th and early 20th century.Alladiya Khanwas trained both inDhrupadandKhyal styles,though his ancestors were Dhrupad singers.[65]The most distinguishing feature of JaipurGharanais its complex and lilting melodic form.

Rajasthani paintings

[edit]

The colourful tradition of Rajasthani people reflects in art of paintings as well. This painting style is calledMaru-Gurjar painting.It throws light on the royal heritage of ancient Rajasthan. Under the Royal patronage, various styles of paintings developed, cultivated, and practised in Rajasthan, and painting styles reached their pinnacle of glory by 15th to 17th centuries. The major painting styles arephad paintings,miniature paintings,kajali paintings,gemstone paintings,etc. There is incredible diversity and imaginative creativity found in Rajasthani paintings. Major schools of art areMewar,Marwar,Kishangarh,Bundi,Kota,Jaipur,andAlwar.

Development ofMaru-Gurjar painting[66]

  • Western Indian painting style - 700 AD
  • Mewar Jain painting style - 1250 AD
  • Blend of Sultanate Maru-Gurjar painting style - 1550 AD
  • Mewar, Marwar, Dhundar, and Harothi styles - 1585 AD

Phad paintings( "Mewar-style of painting ") is the most ancient Rajasthani art form. Phad paintings, essentially a scroll painting done on cloth, are beautiful specimen of the Indian cloth paintings. These have their own styles and patterns and are very popular due to their vibrant colours and historic themes. ThePhad of God Devnarayanis largest among the popular Pars in Rajasthan. The painted area of GodDevnarayanKi Phad is 170 square feet (i.e. 34' x 5').[67]Some other Pars are also prevalent in Rajasthan, but being of recent origin, they are not classical in composition.[67]Another famous Par painting isPabuji Ki Phad.PabujiKi Phad is painted on a 15 x 5 ft. canvas.[67]Other famous heroes of Phad paintings areGogaji,Prithviraj Chauhan,Amar Singh Rathore,etc.[68]


Architecture

[edit]
Main article:Architecture of Rajasthan
  • Interior shows stone work Adisvara temple
    Interior shows stone work Adisvara temple
  • Jain temple at Ranakpur
    Jain temple at Ranakpur
  • Nagda Temple
    Nagda Temple
  • Dev Somnath Temple
    Dev Somnath Temple

The rich tradition of Rajasthanis also reflect in thearchitecture of the region.There is a connecting link betweenMāru-Gurjara architectureandHoysalatemple architecture. In both of these styles, architecture is treated sculpturally.[69]

Occupation

[edit]

Agricultureis the main occupation of Rajasthani people in Rajasthan. Major crops of Rajasthan arejowar,bajri,maize,ragi,rice, wheat, barley, gram, tur, pulses, ground nut, sesamum, etc. Agriculture was the most important element in the economic life of the people of medievalRajasthan.[70]In early medieval times, the land that could be irrigated by one well was calledKashavah,which is a land that could be irrigated by oneKnshaor leather bucket.[71]Historically, there were a whole range of communities in Rajasthan at different stages of economy, from hunting to settled agriculture. TheVan Baoria,Tirgar,Kanjar,vagri,etc. were traditionallyhuntersand gatherers. Now, only theVan Baoriaare hunters, while others have shifted to agriculture related occupations.[72]There are a number ofartisans,such asLoharandSikligar.Loharare blacksmiths while Sikligar do specific work of making and polishing of arms used in war. Now, they create tools used for agriculture.

Main article:Marwaris

Trade and business

[edit]

Historically,Rajasthanibusiness community (famously calledMarwaris,Rajasthani:मारवाड़ी) conducted business successfully throughout India and outside of India. Their business was organised around the "joint-family system", in which the grandfather, father, sons, their sons, and other family members or close relatives worked together and shared responsibilities of business work.[73]The success of Rajasthanis in business, that too outside of Rajasthan, is the outcome of feeling of oneness within the community.[citation needed]Rajasthanistend to help community members, and this strengthens the kinship bondage, oneness, and trust within community. Another fact is that they have the ability to adapt to the region they migrate. They assimilate with others so well and respect the regional culture, customs, and people.[74]It is a rare and most revered quality for any successful businessman. Today, they are among the major business classes in India. The termMarwarihas come to mean a canny businessman from the State of Rajasthan. The Bachhawats, Birlas, Goenkas, Bajajs, Ruias, Piramels and Singhanias are among the top business groups of India. They are the famous marwaris from Rajasthan.[75]

Diaspora

[edit]

TheMarwarigroup of Rajasthanis have a substantial diaspora throughout India, where they have been established as traders.[76]Marwari migration to the rest of India is essentially a movement in search of opportunities for trade and commerce. In most cases, Rajasthanis migrate to other places as traders.[77]

Maharashtra

[edit]

InMaharashtra(an ancientMarathaDesh), Rajasthanis are mainly merchants and own large to mid-sized business houses.Maheshwarisare mainly Hindus (some are also Jains), who migrated fromRājputānain the olden days. They usually worship all Gods and Goddesses along with their village deities.[78]

Seervi

[edit]

The Seervi are aJatsub-caste, living in theMarwarand Gorwar region of Rajasthan. Later this caste is found in greater numbers inJodhpurandPalidistricts ofRajasthan.The sirvis are followers of Aai Mataji. The Servi Clan is considered to be in front of the Jat and Rajput caste. Servi is a Kshatriya farming caste which was separated from the Jats and Rajputs about 800 years ago and was living in the Marwar and Gaudwar region of Rajasthan.[79]

Images

[edit]
  • Carved elephants on the walls of Jagdish Temple that was built by Maharana Jagat Singh Ist in 1651 A.D.
    Carved elephants on the walls of Jagdish Temple that was built by Maharana Jagat Singh Ist in 1651 A.D.
  • The region surrounding Aravalli hills near Ranthambore, Rajasthan, India.
    The region surrounding Aravalli hills near Ranthambore, Rajasthan, India.
  • Detailed stone work, Karni Mata Temple, Bikaner Rajasthan.
    Detailed stone work, Karni Mata Temple, Bikaner Rajasthan.
  • Marble stone work, Jaisalmer Jain Temple, Rajasthan.
    Marble stone work, Jaisalmer Jain Temple, Rajasthan.
  • Seated Ganesha, sandstone sculpture from Rajasthan, India, 9th century, Honolulu Academy of Arts.
    Seated Ganesha, sandstone sculpture from Rajasthan, India, 9th century, Honolulu Academy of Arts.
  • Yellow sandstone sculpture of a standing deity, 11th century CE, Rajasthan.
    Yellow sandstone sculpture of a standing deity, 11th century CE, Rajasthan.
  • Armor coat, 18th century, Rajasthan.
    Armor coat, 18th century, Rajasthan.
  • Marble sculpture of a female, ca 1450, Rajasthan.
    Marble sculpture of a female, ca 1450, Rajasthan.
  • Bani Thani painting, Rajasthan.
    Bani Thani painting, Rajasthan.
  • Camel ride in sand dunes, Thar desert, Jaisalmer.
    Camel ride in sand dunes, Thar desert,Jaisalmer.

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^https://apfstatic.s3.ap-south-1.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/Rajasthan_0.pdf?YvBqKD65v6PMQYrPTcZWuRzuqZNg1nww[bare URL]
  2. ^The Territories and States of India By Tara Boland-Crewe, David Lea, pg 208
  3. ^Ramesh Chandra Majumdar;Achut Dattatrya Pusalker, A. K. Majumdar, Dilip Kumar Ghose, Vishvanath Govind Dighe, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan (1977).The History and Culture of the Indian People:The classical age. Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan. p. 153
  4. ^R.K. Gupta; S.R. Bakshi (1 January 2008).Studies In Indian History: Rajasthan Through The Ages The Heritage Of Rajputs (Set Of 5 Vols.).Sarup & Sons. pp. 143–.ISBN978-81-7625-841-8.Retrieved30 October2012.
  5. ^John Keay (2001).India: a history.Grove Press. pp. 231–232.ISBN0-8021-3797-0.
  6. ^"The dynastic art of theKushans,John Rosenfield, p 130
  7. ^A brief history of India By Judith E. Walsh,43
  8. ^Fraser, Angus (1 February 1995).Gypsies (Peoples of Europe)(2nd ed.). Blackwell, Oxford.ISBN978-0-631-19605-1.
  9. ^Cf. Ralph L. Turner,A comparative dictionary of the Indo-Aryan languages,p. 314. London: Oxford University Press, 1962-6.
  10. ^Hancock, Ian (2002).Ame Sam e Rromane Džene/We are the Romani people.Univ of Hertfordshire Press. p. 13.ISBN1-902806-19-0.
  11. ^/de/India/rajasthan-people-society.aspx
  12. ^The Jains By Paul Dundas, Pg 148
  13. ^Kishwar, Madhu (1994).Codified Hindu Law. Myth and Reality.Economics and political weekly,.
  14. ^Kothiyal, Tanuja (14 March 2016).Nomadic Narratives: A History of Mobility and Identity in the Great Indian Desert.Cambridge University Press. p. 224.ISBN978-1-107-08031-7.Charans regard themselves as devotees of a goddess named Hinglaj, a mahashakti, who herself was a Charani born to Charan Haridas of Gaviya lineage in Nagar Thatta.
  15. ^Müller, Friedrich Max (1973).German Scholars on India: Contributions to Indian Studies.Chowkhamba Sanskrit Series Office. p. 390.This Avad is believed to be an incarnation of the mother and stands second in the Charan worship, the first being Durga.
  16. ^Prabhākara, Manohara (1976).A Critical Study of Rajasthani Literature, with Exclusive Reference to the Contribution of Cāraṇas.Panchsheel Prakashan.Karni: Presiding Deity of Rajputs and Cāraņas
  17. ^Padma, Sree (3 July 2014).Inventing and Reinventing the Goddess: Contemporary Iterations of Hindu Deities on the Move.Lexington Books. p. 189.ISBN978-0-7391-9002-9.For Charans, Khodiyar is the kuldevi for obvious reasons. In her iconic images, her attire—long skirt, long jacket, and a scarf covering her head and front of the jacket—clearly reflects her Charan identity.
  18. ^Schaflechner, Jürgen (2018).Hinglaj Devi: Identity, Change, and Solidification at a Hindu Temple in Pakistan.Oxford University Press.ISBN978-0-19-085052-4.Among the crowds are many Rajputs who link their community's existence, or survival, to the help of Karni Mata.
  19. ^abc"Our People".Government of Rajasthan. Archived fromthe originalon 7 February 2008.
  20. ^Akash Kapur,A Hindu Sect Devoted to the Environment,New York Times, 8 October 2010.
  21. ^Daniel Neuman; Shubha Chaudhuri; Komal Kothari (2007).Bards, ballads and boundaries: an ethnographic atlas of music traditions in West Rajasthan.Seagull.ISBN978-1-905422-07-4.Devnarayanis worshiped as an avatar or incarnation ofVishnu.This epic is associated with the Gujar caste
  22. ^Indian studies: past & present, Volume 11.Today & Tomorrow's Printers & Publishers. 1970. p. 385.The Gujars of Punjab, North Gujarat and Western Rajasthan worship Sitala and Bhavani
  23. ^abLālatā Prasāda Pāṇḍeya (1971).Sun-worship in ancient India.Motilal Banarasidass. p. 245.
  24. ^Muslim Communities of Rajasthan,ISBN1-155-46883-X,9781155468839
  25. ^Rajasthan, Volume 1 By K. S. Singh, B. K. Lavanta, Dipak Kumar Samanta, S. K. Mandal, Anthropological Survey of India, N. N. Vyas, p 19
  26. ^Indian Census 2001 – ReligionArchived12 March 2007 at theWayback Machine
  27. ^Land and people of Indian states and union territories:Rajasthan by Gopal K. Bhargava, Shankarlal C. Bhatt, p 18
  28. ^Jainism: the world of conquerors, Volume 1 By Natubhai Shah, p 68
  29. ^"Rajasthan polls: It's caste politics all the way - Times of India".The Times of India.
  30. ^"Rajasthan's castes were first classified by British - Times of India".The Times of India.Retrieved20 January2019.
  31. ^"In poll battle for Rajasthan, BJP fights Rajput woes".The Economic Times.30 November 2018.Retrieved20 January2019.
  32. ^"Rajput population in Rajasthan - Google Search".www.google.com.Retrieved20 January2019.
  33. ^Pradhan, Ram Chandra (1985).Colonialism in India: Roots of Underdevelopment.Prabhat Prakashan.ISBN9789352664344.
  34. ^Rizvi, S. H. M. (1987).Mina, the Ruling Tribe of Rajasthan: Socio-biological Appraisal.B.R. Publishing Corporation. p. 29.ISBN9788170184478.
  35. ^Khan, Hamza (19 November 2020)."Rajasthan: Jats seek central OBC quota, threaten stir".The Indian Express.Retrieved29 May2022.
  36. ^"Jats of Two Rajasthan Districts Demand Reservation Under Central OBC Quota".The Wire.20 November 2019.Retrieved29 May2022.
  37. ^"Central OBC list, Karnataka".National Commission for Backward Classes.Retrieved30 November2020.
  38. ^"PDF - National OBC list for Karnataka"(PDF).
  39. ^"CASTE LIST Government Order No.SWD 225 BCA 2000, Dated:30th March 2002".KPSC.Karnataka Government. Archived fromthe originalon 20 September 2014.Retrieved17 September2014.
  40. ^Palriwala, Rajni (1993)."Economics and Patriliny: Consumption and Authority within the Household".Social Scientist.21(9/11): 47–73.doi:10.2307/3520426.ISSN0970-0293.JSTOR3520426.Charans are a caste peculiar to Gujarat and Rajasthan and their ranking is controversial. In Rajasthan, they were bards and 'literateurs', but also warriors and jagirdars, holders of land and power over men; the dependents of Rajputs, their equals and their teachers. There were no Rajputs in this village, though one of my original criteria in selecting a study village was the presence of Rajputs. On my initial visit and subsequently, I was assured of this fact vis-a-vis Panchwas and introduced to the thakurs, who in life-style, the practice of female seclusion, and various reference points they alluded to appeared as Rajputs. While other villagers insisted that Rajputs and Charans were all the same to them, the Charans, were not trying to pass themselves off as Rajputs, but indicating that they were as good as Rajputs if not ritually superior.
  41. ^abSaksena, B. S. (1965)."The Phenomenon Of Feudal Loyalty: A Case Study In Sirohi State".The Indian Journal of Political Science.26(4): 121–128.ISSN0019-5510.JSTOR41854129.Among jagirdars, all were not Rajputs. Jagirs were also granted to Charans and Brahmins. They were also known as thakurs.
  42. ^Transaction and Hierarchy: Elements for a Theory of Caste.Routledge. 9 August 2017.ISBN978-1-351-39396-6.Charans received lands in jagir for their services, and in parts of Marwar, certain Charan families were effectively Darbars.
  43. ^People of India:Uttar Pradesh (Volume XLII) edited by A Hasan & J C Das page 1500 to 150
  44. ^"National Commission for Backward Classes".www.ncbc.nic.in.
  45. ^"National Commission for Backward Classes"(PDF).www.ncbc.nic.in.Retrieved21 December2023.
  46. ^"National Commission for Backward Classes"(PDF).www.ncbc.nic.in.Retrieved21 December2023.
  47. ^ab"List of Caste OBC".Government of Rajasthan Social Justice and Empowerment Department.Retrieved21 December2023.
  48. ^Jibraeil: "Position of Jats in Churu Region", The Jats - Vol. II, Ed Dr Vir Singh, Delhi, 2006, p. 223
  49. ^abThe Indian constitution--: a case study of backward classes by Ratna G. Revankar, Fairleigh Dickinson Univ Press, 1971, pp.239
  50. ^(India), Rajasthan (1968)."Rajasthan [district Gazetteers].: Alwar".{{cite journal}}:Cite journal requires|journal=(help)
  51. ^Sen, Snigdha (1992).The historiography of the Indian revolt of 1857.Punthi-Pustak.ISBN978-81-85094-52-6.
  52. ^J. J. Roy Burman (2010).Ethnography of a denotified tribe: the Laman Banjara.Mittal Publications. p. 8.ISBN978-81-8324-345-2.
  53. ^ab"Rajasthan Tribes - Tribes of Rajasthan India - Rajasthan Tribals".
  54. ^ab"Tribal Areas of Rajasthan - Villages of Rajasthan".www.travel-in-rajasthan.com.Archived fromthe originalon 19 February 2006.
  55. ^Merlin A. Taber; Sushma Batra (1996).Social strains of globalization in India: case examples.New Concepts. p. 152.
  56. ^abK. Ayyappapanicker (1997).Medieval Indian literature: an anthology, Volume 3.Sahitya Akademi. p. 91.ISBN978-81-260-0365-5.
  57. ^Ajay Mitra Shastri; R. K. Sharma; Devendra Handa (2005).Revealing India's past: recent trends in art and archaeology.Aryan Books International. p. 227.ISBN978-81-7305-287-3.It is an established fact that during 10th-11th century.....Interestingly the language was known as the Gujjar Bhakha..
  58. ^Casting Kings: Bards and Indian Modernity by JEFFREY G. SNODGRASS, p 20
  59. ^Suryamal Misrama:britannica
  60. ^History of Indian Literature:.1911-1956, struggle for freedom By Sisir Kumar Das, p 188
  61. ^Medieval Indian literature: an anthology, Volume 3 By K. Ayyappapanicker, Sahitya Akademi, p 454
  62. ^Rajasthan, Part 1 By K. S. Singh, p 15
  63. ^Naravane, M. S. (1999).The Rajputs of Rajputana: a glimpse of medieval Rajastha.APH Publishing. pp. 184(see pages 47–50).ISBN9788176481182.
  64. ^Serving Empire, Serving Nation by Glenn J. Ames, The University of Toledo, Pg 26
  65. ^Tradition of Hindustani music By Manorma Sharma, p 49
  66. ^Art and artists of Rajasthan by R.K. Vaśishṭha
  67. ^abcPainted Folklore and Folklore Painters of India.Concept Publishing Company. 1976.
  68. ^Indian Murals and Paintings By Nayanthara S, p 15
  69. ^The legacy of G.S. Ghurye: a centennial festschrift By Govind Sadashiv Ghurye, A. R. Momin, p-205
  70. ^Rajasthan through the Ages the Heritage of By R.K. Gupta, p 56
  71. ^Rajasthan studies by Gopi Nath Sharma
  72. ^Rajasthan, Volume 1, Anthropological Survey of India, p 19
  73. ^The rise of business corporations in India By Shyam Rungta, p 165
  74. ^Business history of India By Chittabrata Palit, Pranjal Kumar Bhattacharyya, p 278, 280
  75. ^History, Religion and Culture of India By S. Gajrani
  76. ^Singh, Lavania, Samanta, Mandal, Vyas (1998).People of India: Rajasthan.Popular Prakashan. p. xxvii-xxviii.ISBN978-81-7154-769-2.{{cite book}}:CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  77. ^Business history of India By Chittabrata Palit, Pranjal Kumar Bhattacharyya, p 280
  78. ^People of India: Maharashtra, Volume 2 By Kumar Suresh Singh, B. V. Bhanu, Anthropological Survey of India
  79. ^"PeopleGroups.org - Sirvi of India".Peoplegroups.org.Retrieved3 March2022.
[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related toRajasthani people.
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rajasthani_people&oldid=1248575821"