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profile of rajasthan |
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Rajasthan at a Glance:
Population: - 51.5 million
Aria : - 342.274 sq km
Capital : - Jaipur
Average maximum Temperature: - 33o C to 38o
C
Main Languages: - Hindi, Rajasthani
Location: - 22 and 30 degree north latitude 69 and 78 degree east
longitude
Rajasthan, the Land of the Kings, is India at
its exotic and colourful best. With its battle- scarred forts,
palaces of breathtaking grandeur and whimsical charm, riotous
colours and even its romantic sense of pride and honour.
The state is diagonally divided into
the hilly and rugged south- eastern region and the barren north-
western That Desert, which extends across the border into Pakistan.
These are plenty of historic cities, incredible fortresses awash
with legends, and rare genes of impressionistic beauty, such as
Udaipur. These are also a number of centers that attract travelers
from far and wide, such as Pushkar with its holy lake, and the
desert city of Jaisalmer.
Rajasthan is one of India’s,
prime tourist destinations. Nobody leaves here without priceless
memories, a bundle of souvenirs, and an address book full of new
friends. |
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history of rajasthan |
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The diverse state of Rajasthan is the home of the Rajputs, a group of warriors clans, who have controlled this part of India for 1000 years according to a code of chivalry and honour akin to that of the medieval European Knights. While temporary alliances and marriages of convenience were the order of the day, pride and in dependence were always paramount. The Rajputs were therefore never able to present a united front against a common aggressor. Indeed, much of their energy was spent squabbling among themselves and the resultant weakness eventually led to their becoming vassal states of the Mughal Empire. Nevertheless, the Rajputs bravery and sense of honour were unparalleled.
With the decline of the Mughal Empire, the Rajputs gradually clawed back their independence through a series of spectacular victories, at least until the British arrived. A the Rajasthan inexorably expanded, most Rajput states signed articles of alliance with the British, which allowed them to continue as independent states, each with its own maharaja (or similarly titled leader), subject to certain political and economic constraints. These alliances proved to be the beginning of the end for the Rajput rulers. At independence, India’, ruling congress Party was forced to make a deal with the nominally independent Rajput states in order to secure their agreement to join the new India. The rulers were allowed to keep their titles, their property holdings were severed and they were paid an annual stipend commensurate with their status. It could not last forever, however, and in the early 1970 Indira Gandhi abolished both the titles and the stipends and severely sequestered the rulers property rights. |
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Formation of Rajasthan |
Rajasthan (Raj - Regal, Sthan - dwelling) which for centuries
remained as the territory controlled, ruled and predominantly
inhabited by (Rajpootra-Rajpoot) princes. During the British period
the Rajpoot principalities came to be known as Rajpootana. Before
1956, Rajasthan consisted of nineteen princely states and three
chiefships.
After independence, on 17 March 1948, the merger of the princely
States of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Karauli and the Chiefship of
Neemrana as one teritorial unit came to be known as Matsya Union. On
25 March 1948 other adjoining states namely Kota. Bundi, Jhalawar,
Banswara, Dungarpur, Kishengarh, Pratapgarh, Shahpura and Tonk also
merged with this Union. A month after the formation of the Matsya
Union Udaipur joined the Union. By 30 March 1949 other States like
Bikaner, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur joined the former Rajasthan,
bringing into existence the united states of Greater Rajasthan. In
the sixth stage a part of Sirohi State was also merged with it. In
1956 with the promulgation of the States Reorganisation Act, Ajmer
State along with Abu Road Taluka of the former Bombay State, and the
Sunel Tappa region of the former Madhya Bharat merged with Rajasthan
and Sironj sub-division of Kota district was transferred to Madhya
Pradesh. Thus integration and the States Reorganisation Act of 1956
brought into existence of present State of Rajasthan. |
