Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad of Ghor

Prithviraj Chauhan Prithviraja III, popularly known as Prithviraj Chauhan or Rai Pithora in the folk legends, was an Indian king from the Chahamana (Chauhan) dynasty. He ruled Sapadalaksha, the traditional Chahamana territory, in present-day north-western India. He controlled much of the present-day Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi; and some parts of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh. … Read more Prithviraj Chauhan and Muhammad of Ghor

Revolt of 1857 of Rajasthan

 Revolt of 1857 of Rajasthan       During the 1857 several Rajputs of Rajasthan were against the British Government. They were not satisfied with the rule of the Britishers, and the seeds of revolution started to emerge against the government. Common public also joined them. In many areas of Rajasthan, there was a flame … Read more Revolt of 1857 of Rajasthan

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 Paintings of Rajasthan

Rajasthan: Language and Literature

Rajasthan: Language and Literature       Rajasthan is principally a Hindi-speaking region in its various dialects. Rajasthani comprises of five primary dialects – Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Mewati and Harauti along with several other forms. These dialects have been derived as a distortion of the linguistic and orthographical peculiarities of the language with time. Rajasthani … Read more Rajasthan: Language and Literature

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 History and Battles of Rajasthan

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 Forts of Rajasthan

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 Rajasthan: Handicrafts

PRE HISTORY of Rajasthan

PRE HISTORY of Rajasthan Prehistory is the period of human activity between the use of the first stone tools 3.3 million years ago and the invention of writing systems, the earliest of which appeared 5,300 years ago Beginning The term “prehistory” can refer to the vast span of time since the beginning of the Universe … Read more PRE HISTORY of Rajasthan

PRESS & MAGAZINES of Rajasthan

PRESS & MAGAZINES of Rajasthan Magazines In Rajasthan Magazines in Rajasthan have their own importance as magazines provides information about lifestyle, politics, socio-economic affairs, current affairs and entertainment as well. Major Magazines in Rajasthan Femina India Today Manak Mera Rajasthan The Outlook The Week Manak & Mera Rajasthan are local Rajasthani magazines and very much … Read more PRESS & MAGAZINES of Rajasthan

Modern history of Rajasthan after Independence

Modern history of Rajasthan after Independence The former Rajputana encompassed 19 substantial states and 2 chief ships of Kushalgarh, Lava and a British controlled province of Ajmer-Merwara (Merwara-Ajmer). The state of Rajastan was a varied accumulation of different political bodies with different systems of administration existing in separate places. The current Rajasthani state was formed after … Read more Modern history of Rajasthan after Independence