Thursday 1 December 2011

Rajputs : The Worriers

The term "Rajput" comes from rajaputra, which means "son of kings." Rajputs are well-known for their fighting abilities and once ruled several Indian princely states. The British grouped many of these states into the Rajputana region. Today, it is the Indian state of Rajasthan.

 
LOCATION

About 120 million people in India call themselves Rajputs. They live throughout northern India, although Rajasthan is considered their cultural homeland. 


CLOTHING


Rajput men wear the often with a cotton tunic. Rajput men may also wear a short jacket, or angarhkha, that fastens on the right side. Rajput men wear turbans that are tied to represent their particular clan. Rajput women wear either the sari or loose, baggy pants with a tunic. The lengha (long, flowing skirt) is also associated with the traditional dress of Rajasthan. 





LANGUAGE

Rajputs speak the language or parlance of their region. In Rajasthan, Rajputs speak one of the dialects of Rajasthani, which sounds a little like Hindi. Some Rajasthani dialects include Jaipuri, spoken in Jaipur, and Marwari, spoken in Marwar. 
 

FOOD

Rajputs' dietary patterns vary by region. In drier parts of India, their staple diet consists of various unleavened breads (roti), pulses (legumes), and vegetables. Rice (chawal) and milk products are also important. Rajputs are fond of hunting and enjoy eating venison and game birds such as goose, duck, partridge, and grouse. 

 

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