Encyclopedia - Marwar: Encyclopedia - Marwar
Marwar (मारवाड़) is a region of southwestern Rajasthan state in western India. It lies partly in the Thar Desert. The word ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marwar: Encyclopedia Ii - Marwar - Farmers Of Marwar
The rural areas of the Marwar region are dominated by farming communities. The farmers of the Marwar region are considered to be the most...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marwar: Encyclopedia Ii - Marwar - Abolition Of Jagirs
The oppression of public by the Samants and Jagirdars of Marwar state made their life difficult that led to a class war. In urban areas, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marwar: Encyclopedia Ii - Marwar - History
The Pratihara clan of Rajputs, also known as the Gurjara-Pratiharas, established a kingdom in Marwar in the 6th century, with a capital a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rathore: Encyclopedia - Rathore
The Rathore or Rathor (Sanskrit Rashtrakuta) are a Rajput clan from western Rajasthan in India. Rathore dynasties ruled a number of kingd...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldev Ram Mirdha: Encyclopedia - Baldev Ram Mirdha
Baldev Ram Mirdha (1889-1953) was a great social reformer of the Marwar region in Rajasthan, India. He was born in rad gotra Jat Hindu fa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1459: Encyclopedia - 1459
1459 - Events. September 23 - Battle of Blore Heath. Yorkists under the Earl of Salisbury defeat a Lancastrian force. October 12 - Due...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rao Jodha: Encyclopedia Ii - Rao Jodha - History
Rao Jodha - Early years. After the death of Rao Ranmal rathore at Chittor a bitter feud broke out between rathores and sisodiyas. Chund...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pali Rajasthan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pali Rajasthan - History
The Pratihara dynasty of Rajputs, also known as the Gurjara-Pratiharas, established a kingdom in Marwar in the 6th century which included...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marwaris: Encyclopedia Ii - Marwaris - History
Since the time of the Mughal period (16th century-19th centuries), particularly from the time of Akbar (1542-1605), Marwari entrepreneurs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dudi: Encyclopedia Ii - Dudi - Dudis In Chipko Movement
Maharaja Abhay Singh, Ruler of Marwar (Jodhpur) state who wanted to fell green Khejri(Prosopis cineraria) trees at village Khejarli to bu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nathuram Mirdha: Encyclopedia Ii - Nathuram Mirdha - Rise As Farmer Leader
Nathuram Mirdha was simple, soft-spoken but talented personality. He was committed to the service of people especially farmers. He was fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marwaris: Encyclopedia Ii - Marwaris - The Community
Marwaris refer to a community of entrepreneurs who originally belonged to Rajasthan, particularly, regions of Marwar and Jodhpur; and cer...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput - History
The first Rajputs kingdoms are attested in the 6th century, and the Rajputs rose to prominence in Indian history in the ninth and tenth c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Emergence Of Royal Clans
The first Rajput kingdoms are attested in the 6th century, and the Rajputs rose to prominence in Indian history in the ninth and tenth ce...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput - Origins
The Rajputs are divided into 36 clans, claiming three basic lineages: the Suryavanshi (Solar Race), the Chandravanshi (Lunar Race), and t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ajmer: Encyclopedia - Ajmer
Ajmer, or Ajmere, is a city in Ajmer District in India's Rajasthan state. Its population was approximately 500,000 in 2001. The city give...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Devadasi: Encyclopedia - Devadasi
Devadasi (in Sanskrit "servant of god") is a religious practice still found in some Hindu communities, especially in southern India, wher...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reddy: Encyclopedia - Reddy
Reddy is a caste (community) mainly from the state of Andhra Pradesh in southern India. Reddys wield significant social and economic powe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajasthan: Encyclopedia - Rajasthan
Rajasthan (राजस्थान) is the geographically largest state in northwestern India. It borders Pakistan to the west, Gujarat ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sher Shah Suri: Encyclopedia Ii - Sher Shah Suri - Rise Of Sher Khan
In 1531, Sher Khan asserted his independence from Humayun, Babur's successor. The unexpected rise of Sher Khan made the Lohani Afghans an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mewar: Encyclopedia Ii - Mewar - History
The history of Mewar over the past 1200 years is essentially the history of the dynasty and state founded by Bappa Rawal. Mewar - The Ge...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Devadasi: Encyclopedia Ii - Devadasi - History
Devadasi has a long history, and, like many Hindu practices has evolved into a number of forms. Evidently the first Devadasi were celibat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Regions In India: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Regions In India - North India
List of regions in India - Indian Eastern Himalayas. Sikkim Arunachal Pradesh List of regions in India - Indian Western Himalayas. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lists Of Office-holders: Encyclopedia Ii - Lists Of Office-holders - Heads Of State Or Government Modern Entities
See also: List of national leaders (in office), state leaders by year. Lists of office-holders - Middle East & North Africa. Alger...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jodhpur: Encyclopedia Ii - Jodhpur - Monuments
Jodhpur - Umaid Bhavan Palace. Umaid Bhavan Palace is one of India's recent palaces. The palace was constructed over a 15 year span fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lists Of Office-holders: Encyclopedia Ii - Lists Of Office-holders - Heads Of State Or Government Modern Entities
See also: List of national leaders (in office), state leaders by year. Lists of office-holders - Africa. Algeria Heads of state of Al...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reddy: Encyclopedia Ii - Reddy - Role In Politics
Historically, Reddys dominated the politics of the south India and are highly educated. Interestingly, the sixth President of India, Neel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malwa: Encyclopedia Ii - Malwa - History
The name Malwa is derived from the ancient Aryan tribe of Malavas, about whom very little is known apart from the fact that they founded ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khejarli: Encyclopedia Ii - Khejarli - 363 Bishnois Became Martyrs
In this way many valiant old persons gave away their lives, but it failed to have the desired impact. Moreover, the Hakim (Royal party's ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldev Ram Mirdha: Encyclopedia Ii - Baldev Ram Mirdha - Friend Of Oppressed Farmers
It was in those times that Baldev Ram Mirdha came on the scene as the quide, philosopher and friend of the oppressed Kisans. Heredity and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bishnois: Encyclopedia Ii - Bishnois - Lovers Of Wild Animals
Bishnois are strong lovers of wild animals.It is because of their protection that in Bishnoi dominated areas deer, blue bulls and black b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Meghwal: Encyclopedia Ii - Meghwal - Lifestyle
They live in small hamlets of round, mud-brick huts painted on the outside with colourful geometric designs and decorated with detailed m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput Clans: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput Clans - Clan Organization
Each of these Vamshas or lineages is divided into several clans (kula or cula), all of whom claim direct patrilineage for a remote but co...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Agni-kunda: Encyclopedia Ii - Agni-kunda - Early Parmara Chronology
949: First known Paramara copperplate found at Harsola. Mentions Paramara Siyaka as a feudatory of Rashtrakuta Akalavarsha. It mentions P...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reddy: Encyclopedia Ii - Reddy - Role In Politics
Historically, Reddys dominated the politics of the south India and are the most powerful caste in wealth and are highly educated. Interes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajasthan: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajasthan - Geography
The main geographic feature of Rajasthan is the Aravalli Range, which runs through the state from southwest to northeast, almost from end...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Rajput Origins
Rajput is a kshatriya caste in India.The Rajputs are comprised of many different clans. They were known for their valor and chivalry in b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput - Rajputs And Invasions Of India
Rajput - Organization of Indian kingdoms during invasions and facts related to the wars.. There is a big misconception that India was c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajasthan: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajasthan - Geography
The main geographic feature of Rajasthan is the Aravalli Range, which runs through the state from southwest to northeast, almost from end...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Emergence Of Rajputs As A Community
The term Rajputra was first used by Harshavardhan (606-648 AD) of Kannauj. The term was used for the descendants of the Shahi dynasty pre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Major Rajputs
The Major Rajputs are a tribe, as it is a community related by blood. That does not mean that all Major Rajputs are related to one anothe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Rajput Resistance To Muslim Invasions
In the early 11th century, Mahmud of Ghazni conquered the Hindu Shahi kingdom in the Punjab, and his raids into northern India weakened t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Maratha Domination And British Rule
The quarrels amog the Rajputs led to the invitation of Maratha help from the rival aspirants to power, and finally to the subjection of a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Independent India
On India's independence in 1947, the native rules were given three choices, join one of the two states Indian or Pakistan, or remain inde...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khejarli: Encyclopedia Ii - Khejarli - Amrita Devi Sacrificed For Saving Trees
Amrita Devi protested against King's men attempting to cut green trees as it was prohibited in Bishnoi religion. The malevolent feudal pa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nathuram Mirdha: Encyclopedia Ii - Nathuram Mirdha - Chairman Of National Agricultural Prices Commission
As Chairman of National Agricultural Prices Commission, he implemented number of schemes in the interest of farmers. There is an interest...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajasthan: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajasthan - Districts
Rajasthan has 32 districts: Ajmer, Alwar, Banswara, Baran, Barmer, Bhilwara, Bikaner, Bharatpur, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Churu, Dausa, Dholpu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajasthan: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajasthan - History
Rajasthan was earlier called Rajputana (state of Rajputs) after the ruling class of Rajputs. Rajput which literally means 'son of rulers'...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nathuram Mirdha: Encyclopedia Ii - Nathuram Mirdha - Differences With Indira Gandhi
Nathuram Mirdha developed differences with Mrs. Indira Gandhi in 1975 during emergency period. He left the National Congress and joined L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajasthan: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajasthan - Important Cities And Towns
Jaipur Jaisalmer Jodhpur Bikaner Udaipur Amber Bhilwara Alwar ... See also:Rajasthan, Rajasthan - Geography, Rajasthan - History, Rajas...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajasthan: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajasthan - Famous People
The history of Rajasthan is very long and dramatic filled with lots of heroic stories and instances where people have put their life and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reddy: Encyclopedia Ii - Reddy - Reddy Kings And The Dynasty
Main article: Reddy dynasty Reddys ruled Andhra Pradesh area from 1353 to 1448. The initial capital of the kingdom was Addanki and then K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput Clans: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput Clans - The Main Lineages
The rajputs are divided into 36 clans, each clan belonging to one of three basic lineages (vanshas or vamshas): the Suryavanshi lineage,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Rajputs: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Rajputs - Social Structure
In ancient India, society was divided into four parts (varnas): brahmins, kshatriyas, vaishyas, and shudras. The Rajputs eventually came ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nathuram Mirdha: Encyclopedia Ii - Nathuram Mirdha - Freedom Fighter And Political Leader
Nathuram Mirdha simultaneously fought feudalism as well as the British during the Indian independence movement. Drawing his strength prim...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Regions In India: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Regions In India - South India
List of regions in India - Southern Indian Islands. Amindivi Islands (Lakshadweep) Andaman Islands (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) Lacca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Regions In India: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Regions In India - East India
List of regions in India - South Eastern India. Kalinga (Orissa, Southern West Bengal) ... See also:List of regions in India, List ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Regions In India: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Regions In India - West India
List of regions in India - West Central India. Kandesh (Maharashtra) Marathwada (Maharashtra) Vidarbha/Berar (Maharashtra) List of r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lists Of Office-holders: Encyclopedia Ii - Lists Of Office-holders - Heads Of International Organizations
See also international organization leaders by year. President of the European Commission United Nations Secretary-General United Nation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lists Of Office-holders: Encyclopedia Ii - Lists Of Office-holders - Heads Of Modern Subnational Entities
Lists of office-holders - Australia. Premiers of New South Wales Premiers of Queensland Premiers of South Australia Premiers of Tasman...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lists Of Office-holders: Encyclopedia Ii - Lists Of Office-holders - Heads Of State Or Government Defunct Entities
Lists of office-holders - Ancient world. Akkad Kings of Akkad Gutian kings Assyria Kings of Assyria Athens King of Athens Archo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Khejarli: Encyclopedia Ii - Khejarli - The Tree Felling Banned
Honouring the courage of the Bishnoi community, the ruler of Jodhpur, Maharaja Abhay Singh, apologised for the mistake committed by his o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malwa: Encyclopedia Ii - Malwa - Culture
The culture of Malwa has been significantly influenced by Gujarati and Rajasthani culture, because of their geographic proximity. Marathi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldev Ram Mirdha: Encyclopedia Ii - Baldev Ram Mirdha - Victory Of Farmers
Then came the demand for settlement of Jagir lands to cash rents, abolition of cesses, abolition of judicial powers of the Jagirdars, for...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reddy: Encyclopedia Ii - Reddy - Notable Reddys
Reddy - Politicians. O P Ramaswamy Reddy - Former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Neelam Sanjiva Reddy - Former President of India and Ch...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baldev Ram Mirdha: Encyclopedia Ii - Baldev Ram Mirdha - Abolition Of Jagirs
After the Formation of Rajasthan, Baldev Ram Mirdha who had by then retired from Government service formed the “Rajathan Kisan Sabha”...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Devadasi: Encyclopedia Ii - Devadasi - Devadasi Practices
The devadasi practices have considerably changed over the last centuries. The account of the contemporary Devadasi practice in Tamilnadu ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jodhpur: Encyclopedia Ii - Jodhpur - History
Jodhpur was founded on the strategic road linking Delhi to Gujarat enabling the city to profit from the trade of opium, copper, silk, san...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reddy: Encyclopedia Ii - Reddy - Confusion With The Reddy Name
Reddys like most of the Telugus have the system of a family name or last name, followed by a given name or first name and then a caste na...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reddy: Encyclopedia Ii - Reddy - Immigration Of Community
Indira Gandhi's land reform policy in 1969 of putting a ceiling on personal income and private property affected the rich Reddy land lord...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajasthan: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajasthan - History
Rajasthan was earlier called Rajputana (state of Rajputs) after the ruling class of Rajputs. Rajput which literally means 'son of rulers'...   » Read the article

Article - Philosophy Of Dreams Xvi: Remove The Colouring Of The Mind
In days of yore there were very able dyers in Marwar or Rajputana. They would give seven colours to the sari or clothes of ladies. After ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajasthan: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajasthan - Districts
Rajasthan has 32 districts: These districts are grouped into seven divisions: Ajmer Division: Ajmer, Bhilwara, Nagaur, Tonk. Bharatpur D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reddy: Encyclopedia Ii - Reddy - Origins
There are many theories put forth about the origins of Reddys. But none of them is conclusively proven. The word Reddy in particular refe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Reddy: Encyclopedia Ii - Reddy - Reddy Kings And The Dynasty
Main article: Reddy dynasty Reddys ruled Andhra Pradesh area from 1353 to 1448. At the height of its days, their kingdom spanned over mos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jodhpur: Encyclopedia Ii - Jodhpur - Economy
Handicrafts industry in the recent years has eclipsed all industries of the Suncity. Furniture export has become a Rs 10000 Million per y...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lists Of Office-holders: Encyclopedia Ii - Lists Of Office-holders - Heads Of International Organizations
See also international organization leaders by year. President of the European Commission United Nations Secretary-General United Nation...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sher Shah Suri: Encyclopedia Ii - Sher Shah Suri - Expansion And Victories
Sher Khan continued to expand his empire, subjugating Bengal, Malwa, Raisina, Sindh and Multan. In the battle of Raisina, Sher Khan attac...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sher Shah Suri: Encyclopedia Ii - Sher Shah Suri - Political Career
Because of his administrative abilities and vision, he was soon appointed by his father to manage the family Jagir. But again because of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput - Definition
The term Rajputra has been used since the time of Harshavardhana, however the modern usage of the term refers to the descendants of the 3...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput - The Rajput Rule Of India
Today the Rajput kings are mainly remembered as warriors. However as influential rulers, they were responsible for emergence of the moder...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rajput: Encyclopedia Ii - Rajput - Character
The Rajput ethos is martial in spirit, fiercely proud and independent, and emphasizes lineage and tradition. Rajput patriotism is legenda...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mewar: Encyclopedia Ii - Mewar - Geography
The northern part of Mewar is a gently sloping plain, drained by the Banas River and its tributaries, which empty northwest into the Cham...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malwa: Encyclopedia Ii - Malwa - Tourism
The main tourist destinations in Malwa are places of historical or religious significance. The river Shipra and the city of Ujjain have b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lists Of Office-holders: Encyclopedia Ii - Lists Of Office-holders - Heads Of Modern Subnational Entities
Lists of office-holders - Australia. Premiers of New South Wales Premiers of Queensland Premiers of South Australia Premiers of Tasman...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lists Of Office-holders: Encyclopedia Ii - Lists Of Office-holders - Heads Of State Or Government Defunct Entities
Lists of office-holders - Ancient world. Akkad Kings of Akkad Gutian kings Assyria Kings of Assyria Athens King of Athens Archo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dudi: Encyclopedia Ii - Dudi - Dudis In India
Dudi clan is branch of Nagvanshi Vasati Jats. Historian Dalip singh Ahlawat links them with the King Harshavardhana of Kanauj and Thanesa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malwa: Encyclopedia Ii - Malwa - Geography
The Malwa region occupies a plateau in western Madhya Pradesh and south-eastern Rajasthan (between 21°10′N 73°45′E and 25°10′N 7...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malwa: Encyclopedia Ii - Malwa - Demographics
The population of the Malwa region was about 18.9 million in 2001, with a population density of a moderate 231/km². The annual birth rat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Malwa: Encyclopedia Ii - Malwa - Economy
The region is one of the world's major opium producers. It was this crop that resulted in close connections between the economies of Malw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Marwar: Encyclopedia Ii - Marwar - Geography
Marwar is a sandy plain lying northwest of the Aravalli Range, which runs southwest-northeast through Rajasthan state. The Aravallis wrin...   » Read the article