Rajput
Hindu warrior caste
Rajput refers to a member of a Hindu warrior caste from northern India, historically associated with military service and landownership.
The Rajputs dominated much of north-central India from the seventh century onward and were known for their martial traditions, codes of honor, and resistance to Mughal rule.
Today Rajput functions as both a caste designation and a surname, with communities found primarily in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and neighboring states.
The Rajput kingdoms were eventually absorbed into British India.
Hereditary military social stratum
- clanRelated group sharing ancestry
- lineageDescent from progenitors
- varnaHindu hereditary social order
- nobilityTitled ruling class
aristocracy · bloodline · dynasty · feudal · landlord · caste system · hierarchy · endogamy
Relating to warfare
- swordsmanshipSkill with bladed weapons
- valorCourage in danger
- chivalryKnightly code of honor
- battleArmed military engagement
cavalry · armor · honor · bravery · warfare · siege · fortification · horseback
English feminine name
- JaipurRajasthan's state capital
- UdaipurRajasthani city known for lakes
- JodhpurFlare-hipped equestrian trousers
- principalityNoble-ruled territory
maharaja · throne · sovereignty · tributary · Mughal · alliance · treaty · independence
High regard, moral dignity
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
- courageFortitude facing danger
dignity · resistance · defiance · martyrdom · self-immolation · death before dishonor · devotion · code
warrior caste
Hereditary military social stratum
nobility · aristocracy · bloodline · dynasty · feudal · landlord · caste system · hierarchy · endogamy
martial
Relating to warfare
- swordsmanshipSkill with bladed weapons
- valorCourage in danger
- chivalryKnightly code of honor
battle · cavalry · armor · honor · bravery · warfare · siege · fortification · horseback · shield
Amber
English feminine name
- JaipurRajasthan's state capital
- UdaipurRajasthani city known for lakes
- JodhpurFlare-hipped equestrian trousers
principality · maharaja · throne · sovereignty · tributary · Mughal · alliance · treaty · independence · succession
honor
High regard, moral dignity
- prideSatisfaction from one's achievements
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- loyaltyFaithful commitment to another
courage · dignity · resistance · defiance · martyrdom · self-immolation · death before dishonor · devotion · code · tradition
fort
Defensive military installation
courtyard · stepwell · temple · marble · sandstone · fresco · miniature painting · heritage · UNESCO
RajputDalit
Oppressed caste group member
untouchable · outcaste · Dom · lower caste