Other Spellings / Synonyms : Rajasthanis
Religion : Hinduism, Islam
Language : Rajasthani and its dialects like Bagri,
Shekhawati, Mewati, Dhundhari, Harauti, Marwari, Mewari, and Wagri.
Regional Spread : Rajasthan and Gujarat in India, Pakistan
Traditional Occupation: Indigenous communities of Rajasthan
have traditionally been working as tradesmen, artisans, iron smith
(lohar). Today of course, Rajasthani people have made their mark in
all walks of life. Known for their valor Rajasthani people have
particularly made their mark in Indian Army.
Population : 80 million people (Population of Rajasthan is
56.5 million - 2001 census)
Food Habits : Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian food is
relished in Rajasthan. Milk, butter milk and other milk products are
liberally used in Rajasthani cuisine. Use of beans from locally
grown plants like sangri, ker etc besides dried lentils is also
popular. Gram flour is also a major ingredient of the Rajasthani
dishes. Most Rajasthani curries appear red in colour and appear to
be very hot but that is not so in taste.
Marriage Preference :Rajasthani fix marriage alliances
within their caste and community.
Famous Personalities:
- Business : Ghanshyam
Das Birla, Lakshmi Mittal, Jamnalal Bajaj
- Defence : Admiral
Madhvendra Singh, Admiral V.S.Shekhawat
- Politics : Bhairon
Singh Shekhawat, Vasundhara Raje Scindia, Ashok Gehlot, Jaswant
Singh, Kalyan Singh Kalvi, Natwar Singh, Girija Vyas, Rajesh
Pilot, Ram Niwas Mirdha, Nawal Kishore Sharma, Rajmata Maharani
Gayatri Devi
- Music : Hasrat Jaipuri,
Allah Jilai Bai, Mehdi Hassan, Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt,
Hussain brothers
- Martyrs of Rajasthan :Rani
Padmini, Panna Dhai, Dhola-Maaru, Vikram Solanki, Thakur Deshraj
- Others : Tarachand
Barjatya (Rajshri productions), Om Shivpuri, Masterji Ram
Chander (Creator of Jaipur Foot), Rajendra Singh (Winner of
Magsaysay Award)
About Rajasthani : The Rajasthanis are lively people
who tends to enjoy every moment of life. They are simple in nature
and are still untouched by the fast pace of modern times. The
society in Rajasthan is divided into castes, sub-castes and group
under eight broad heads. The Rajputs though represent only a small
proportion of the Rajasthani populace are the most influential
section of the people in Rajasthan. They are proud of their martial
reputation and of their ancestry.
