Rajput
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- noun
- /ˈrɑːdʒpuːt/
- The Rajput rulers built impressive forts that still stand today in Rajasthan.
Examples
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She traced her ancestry back to a proud Rajput clan.
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Several Rajput festivals celebrate the martial traditions of the community.
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The Rajput community has a rich cultural heritage.
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Many Rajputs are known for their bravery in battle.
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Many Rajput families have maintained their traditions of honor and bravery for centuries.
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The Rajput warriors were famed for their loyalty and skill on the battlefield.
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He learned about the Rajput heritage through stories passed down in his family.
Synonyms
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A person from a traditional Hindu warrior and landowning group in northern India
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word Rajput comes from old Indian words raja 'king' and putra 'son', so it originally meant 'son of a king' and was used for families who claimed royal birth. That's why Rajput refers to a group known for being warriors and rulers.