Rajasthan News Desk!!! Rajasthan is the largest state in the country in terms of area. Rajasthan joined India as a state two years after independence. The state of Rajasthan was officially formed on 30 March 1949. Therefore every year March 30 is celebrated as Rajasthan Day. Rajasthan is known as 'Land of Kings' and 'Land of Princes'. The history of the kings here has been very glorious.

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The country's largest state Rajasthan is located in the north-western part of India. It is a state full of rich cultural diversity. When Rajputana was incorporated into the Republic of India on March 30, 1949, the state of Rajasthan was formed. Jaipur, being the largest city at that time, was declared the capital of the state. Let us know about the history, cultural importance and geography of India's largest state...

Geography of Rajasthan

The state of Rajasthan is geographically divided into nine regions. These nine regions are Ajeymeru (Ajmer), Hadoti, Khondhar, Gorwar (Gorwar), Shekhawati, Mewar, Marwar, Wagar and Mewat.
All these regions are known for their unique heritage, culture, language, climate and art. These regions participate equally in the artistic contribution of Rajasthan.
Kevaldev National Park near Bharatpur, known for its bird life, is a World Heritage Site.
There are three national tiger reserves in the state.
One of these is Ranthambore National Park in Sawai Madhopur, the second is Sariska Tiger Reserve in Alwar and the third is Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve in Kota district.
There are also more than a dozen sanctuaries in the state.
The western and north-western parts of Rajasthan are desert and semi-desert. It is known as the Great Indian Desert Thar.
Whereas, the south-eastern part is a plain and plateau area.
From the administrative point of view, there are seven divisions (divisions or divisions) in Rajasthan.
There are total 33 districts in the state.

history of Rajasthan

It is known that the history of Rajasthan dates back five thousand years. Before India's independence, there were dynasties in different regions of Rajasthan. All the kings of Rajasthan have their own glorious history. The princely states of Rajasthan did not bow down even during the period of foreign invasions. The royal families here have their own rich architectural and cultural heritage, which includes many diversities.

ancient history of rajasthan

If we look at the ancient history of Rajasthan, Matsya Mahajanapada, Kuru Mahajanapada, Shursen Mahajanapada and Avanti Mahajanapada effectively existed here.
Apart from these, he also ruled over Yauddeya, Rajanya, Arjunayan, Shalva, Malava and Shiva districts.
There have also been Maurya rule, Gupta rule, Yavana-Shunga, Kushan, Shaka Satraps, Hun and Vardhan empires in Rajasthan.
After them, Rajput dynasties ruled various parts of Rajasthan till about 700 AD.
Some parts were ruled by the Gurjara Pratihar dynasty and the Chauhan dynasty.
The Pratiharas ruled Rajasthan and most of northern India during 750–1000 AD.

battle for supremacy

Ancient Rajasthan between 1000-1200 AD saw a struggle for supremacy between the Chalukya, Paramara and Chauhan dynasties.
The Mughal invaders also benefited from this.
The princely states of Rajasthan became politically united for the first time during the reign of the Mughal emperor Akbar.
In the early 13th century, Mewar was seen as the most powerful region of Rajasthan.
After 1707 the Mughals saw the decline of their empire.
The 19th century started with the invasion of Pindaris.

Maharana Pratap Maharaja and Maharaja of Rajasthan
The history of Rajasthan is also known for thousands of true stories of bravery of its brave kings. The early history of Rajasthan includes some great kings and emperors. The names of some of these prominent kings and maharajas are given here. Apart from these, many other brave kings and emperors had prosperous rule in different areas of the state.
Emperor Prithviraj Chauhan
Emperor Hem Chandra Vikramaditya (also known as Hemu),
The founder of Guhil dynasty was Raja Bappa Rawal.
Hindupat Rana Sanga (Maharana Sangram Singh)
Maharana Udai Singh of Mewar
Maharana Pratap Singh was the king of Sisodia dynasty in Mewar.
Maharaja Surajmal
Raja Maan Singh