The Rajput Period

Rajputas Rajput is a caste from the Indian subcontinent. The term Rajput covers various patrilineal clans historically associated with warriorhood: several clans claim Rajput status, although not all claims are universally accepted.  The term “Rajput” acquired its present meaning only in the 16th century, although it is also anachronistically used to describe the earlier lineages … Read more

Queen Victoria Proclamation

On November 1, 1858, a grand Darbar was held at Allahabad. Here Lord Canning sent forth the royal proclamation which announced that the queen had assumed the government of India. This proclamation declared the future policy of the British Rule in India. The Queen’s Proclamation of 1858 assured the Indian Princes that their territories will … Read more

Rajasthan Geography: an Introduction

, Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India. It is the largest state in India by area, covering 342,239 square kilometers (132,139 sq mi). The state is bordered by Pakistan to the northwest, Gujarat to the west, Haryana and Punjab to the north, Uttar Pradesh to the northeast, Madhya Pradesh to the east, and Gujarat … Read more

Rajasthan : Planned Development

Rajasthan : Planned Development Projections of Resources for Twelfth Five Year Plan:- The size of the Twelfth Five Year Plan is estimated at `1,96,992 crore. A comparison of approved Annual Plans of Eleventh Plan with projections of Twelfth Plan (at current prices) will reveal that the State has estimated contribution of State’s Own Funds at … Read more

Paintings of Rajasthan

Paintings of Rajasthan   The paintings of Rajasthan have two different colors to their style — the former school of miniature paintings whose Growth intensified in courts all over north India and the Deccan, and the folk style which is unique to Rajasthan. The glorious 16th century saw the rise in different schools of paintings such as the Mewar … Read more

History and Battles of Rajasthan

History and Battles of Rajasthan     Ancient era The ancient civilised history of Rajasthan goes back to 5,000 years ago when in the present day districts of Jhunjhunu and Sikar, along with other areas of jaipur district bordering south Haryana, which formed the part of Vedic state of Brahmavarta along with districts of Mahendragarh and Rewari in Haryana, that … Read more

Forts of Rajasthan

Forts of Rajasthan     Rajasthan is a treasure of history and heritage. The stories of the valor of the Princely clans of the region are legends. These valiant rulers have been long gone but their legacy still lives. The Forts, Palaces, Mahals and Temples are reminiscences of the glories of the rulers. The forts … Read more

Rajasthan: Handicrafts

Rajasthan: Handicrafts     Rajasthan is well known all over the world for its hand-printed textiles, furniture, leatherwork, jewellery, painting, Pottery and Metal craft. The use of lively colors and flamboyant, fantasy designs is distinctive in all forms of arts and crafts of Rajasthan.   POTTERY Pottery, one of the old crafts, has its own … Read more