Rajasthan, Rājasthān: 4 definitions

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Rajasthan means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit, the history of ancient India, Hindi. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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General definition (in Hinduism)

Source: archive.org: Social Life In Medieval Rajasthan (hinduism)

The religious life of the people of Rājasthān during our period centred round such activities of the people as concerned man’s attitude towards life and God. The epigraphic records testify that the manifestation of religious life was embodied inthe Vedic beliefs and practices. The Ghosundi Inscription of the 2nd century B.C., records the performance of the Aśvamedha sacrifice by Sarvatāta of Gājā family. The Nāndsā Stone Pillar Inscription of the 3rd century A.D., refers to a sacrifice called ‘Saṣtirātra’ which was performed by Śaktiguṇaguru.

India history and geography

Source: Google Books: India – Pre- historic and Proto-historic periods

Rājasthān comprises two major geographical units, marked off from each other by the Arāvalli range running southwest to northeast. The northwestern region may further be divided into the northerly area comprising the now dry valley of the Ghaggar, and the southerly part consisting of the Thar Desert relieved in the southernmost sector by the Lūni river. The Arāvalli is a classic example of the saying: rivers unite and mountains divide’

Source: Wikipedia: India History

Rajasthan, literally, “Land of Kings”is India’s largest state by area. Parts of what is now Rajasthan were partly part of the Vedic Civilisation and Indus Valley Civilization. Kalibangan, in Hanumangarh district, was a major provincial capital of the Indus Valley Civilization.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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Hindi dictionary

Source: DDSA: A practical Hindi-English dictionary

Rajasthan in Hindi refers in English to:—(nm) one of the many Hindi-speaking states of the Indian Union, traditionally known for its chivalry and valour; ~[ni] a sub-language of Hindi comprised of many dialects spoken in Rajasthan; pertaining or belonging to Rajasthan..—rajasthan (राजस्थान) is alternatively transliterated as Rājasthāna.

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Search found 42 books and stories containing Rajasthan, Rājasthān; (plurals include: Rajasthans, Rājasthāns). You can also click to the full overview containing English textual excerpts. Below are direct links for the most relevant articles:

Chapter 5: Comparative Study Of Indian Puppet And Assam’s Puppet

Puppetry in India (a): String puppet or Marionette < [Chapter 2]

Classification of Folk drama < [Chapter 1]

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5. The Viṣṇudharmottara-purāṇa and the Modern Paintings < [Chapter 6 - Modern Relevance of Different Art Forms and Architecture]

Chapter 7 - Conclusion

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Sanskrit Inscriptions (C): Guhilās of Kiṣkindhāpura < [Chapter 3]

Select Sanskrit Inscriptions Found in Northern India < [Chapter 1]

Mingling of Cultures (O): The Guhilās < [Chapter 4]

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Section 3 - Arbuda-khaṇḍa < [Book 7 - Prabhāsa Khaṇḍa]