Rajasthan Introduction
The
country of Temples and Monuments, country having a rich tradition and culture
and a country with a lot of diversity, that’s what INDIA is. A country
so different from the rest in the world, a country which is blessed with Nature
and a country which can boast of a lot of peace and tranquility entices every
single individual in the world to pay a visit to this wonderful Mystical and
Mesmerizing place.
And in this country, the state of Rajasthan is again a jewel in the necklace
of this adventurous country India.Rajasthan is situated in the north part of
the country and is most famous for its deserts. To the outer world, this state
is basically famous for its vast deserts and rich cultural and traditional heritage
and artifacts.
The origin of the Rajputs remains somewhat in doubt. That they were of foreign
origin is suggested by the elaborate genealogies that the Brahmins (the priest
of the Indian Varna or caste system) created to accord them the Kshatriya (warrior)
caste. Which status they always insisted upon with almost undue vehemence.
The Rajputs traced their lineage from a mythical fire atop Mt Abu, a mountain
in Rajasthan, (Agni Kula or the Fire Family), the sun (Suryavanshi or the Sun
Family) and the moon (Chandravanshi or the Moon Family). Whatever was their
origin, the Rajputs certainly were the living image of the state where they
were worshipped as the mighty, the noble, the handsome and awesomely brave people.
The legendary stories of their valour still do the rounds of the mother and
the child during the sleeping hours.Even during the British rule, the Rajputs
were given the due respect they deserved and gained importance with 21 gun salutes,
royal polo matches and durbars, just as they lost its meaning.
Yet today the tales of the chivalrious Rajput warrior kings like Prithviraj
Chauhan, Rana Kumbha, and Bhappa Rawal, continue to echo in the golden sands
of the state in the people’s folklore, music and dance.
When India became independent 23 princely states were combined to form the State
of Rajasthan or the abode of rajas and now has become the foremost destination
in India.
So because of this extremely rich historical base, Rajasthan as a state has
a lot of very important palaces and forts which give this state that edge for
monumental history over the other Indian states. This state is very famous for
its deserts,colourful lifestyles of the people, the landscapes and the humbleness
and hard-working attitude of the people.
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