Rajasthan, is better known as the Land of Rajputs. The gallantry, valor that
they had shown in the royal past is quite commendable.
For those who loves the rustic desert sand, magnificent red palaces and the
courageous stories about Rajput will surely adore Rajasthan.
History of Rajputs.
The exotic land had kings who were Rajputs, part of the Kshatriya clan of
warriors, who had once held much of Hindustan under them . On there way they
built themselves magnificent citadels to their power called Rajasthan, The
land of the rulers. Deeply religious, the people built, beside their
fortifications and their palaces, magnificent temples, elaborate wells,
handsome mansions, and memorials to their dead.
According to legends, the Rajputs rose to popularity in the 9th and 10th
centuries, and were a major force to reckon with in medieval India.
Passionately attached to their land, family and honor, for Rajputs treated
war like a sport, and followed a strong chivalric code of conduct. Myths and
legends of their valor, gallantry, sacrifice and courage are well known .
The number of heroes among the Rajputs is quiet high and amongst them
Prithviraj Chauhan, is a famous ruler who fought successfully against the
invader Muhammad Ghori in the battle of Tarain in 1191. Rajputs are
generally well built people of good height. Rajputs generally worshiped the
Sun, Shiva, and Vishnu as there god. Vedic religion is still followed by the
Rajputs.
