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Rajpoot

Rajpoot

1 9.9
A person from a traditional Hindu warrior and landowning group in northern India
  • noun
  • /ˈrɑːdʒpuːt/
: rajput
  • The Rajpoot community has a rich history of valor.

Examples

  • The Rajpoot clans played a significant role in the history of northern India.

  • Many Rajpoot families still maintain their ancestral traditions today.

  • As a Rajpoot, he followed a strict code of honor and bravery.

  • Many Rajpoots still follow traditional customs.

  • The Rajpoot has a rich history of valor and service in northern India's princely states.

  • During the ceremony, the Rajpoot family showcased their traditional attire and heritage.

  • Many Rajpoots are proud of their ancestral lineage and contributions to Indian history.

Synonyms

Rajput
vsRajpoot
1 8.8

A person from a Hindu warrior group in northern India

has the same meaning but uses an alternative older spelling

Surface Forms

Rajpoot singular
Rajpoots plural
Rajputs plural
Rajput singular

Etymology

Rajpoot comes from two old words, raja ('king') and putra ('son'). So it literally means 'son of a king', which helps explain why Rajpoot families were known as noble warriors and leaders.