Rajasthan
India's desert state
Rajasthan is a state in northwestern India, the country's largest by area.
It borders Pakistan and encompasses much of the Thar Desert.
The name means "land of kings," reflecting its history as a region of princely states.
Rajasthan is known for its palaces, forts, and colorful textiles: We spent two weeks traveling through Rajasthan.
Indian warrior nobility
- maharajaIndian sovereign prince
- folk danceCommunal heritage choreography
- puppetryManipulating figures for shows
- turbansCloth wound around head
bangles · miniature painting · block printing · handicrafts · jewelry · embroidery · tie-dye · bandhani
Rajasthan's state capital
Western Indian coastal state
- PunjabSouth Asian agricultural region
- MaharashtraWestern Indian state
- KarnatakaSouth Indian state
- KeralaCoastal Indian state
Wind-sculpted sediment formations
- camel safariGuided desert journey on dromedaries
- oasisFertile desert spot
- aridDevoid of water
- droughtProlonged water scarcity
Grand royal residences
Large striped Asian feline
- leopardSpotted African wild cat
- peacockOrnate pheasant relative
- blackbuckIndian plains antelope
- jungle catReed-dwelling Asian wild feline
Rajput
Indian warrior nobility
- maharajaIndian sovereign prince
- folk danceCommunal heritage choreography
- puppetryManipulating figures for shows
turbans · bangles · miniature painting · block printing · handicrafts · jewelry · embroidery · tie-dye · bandhani · mehndi
Jaipur
Rajasthan's state capital
Gujarat
Western Indian coastal state
- PunjabSouth Asian agricultural region
- MaharashtraWestern Indian state
- KarnatakaSouth Indian state
sand dunes
Wind-sculpted sediment formations
- camel safariGuided desert journey on dromedaries
- oasisFertile desert spot
- aridDevoid of water
palaces
Grand royal residences
tiger
Large striped Asian feline
jungle cat · bird sanctuary · safari · national park · conservation
papad
Thin crispy lentil wafer
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