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Rajasthan Travel Guide
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Map of Rajasthan
Rajasthan Climate
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Rajasthan State Profile
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Rajasthan Desert
Folk Dance and Music
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Rajasthan City Guide
Ajmer
Pushkar
Bikaner
Jaipur
Jaisalmer
Jodhpur
Kota
Mount Abu
Ranthambore
Udaipur
Nathdwara
Adventure Tourism
Bird Watching
Camel Safari
Horse Safari
Other Safari
Para Sailing and Ballooning
Treeking
Water Sports
Hotels in Rajasthan
Hotels in Ajmer
Hotels in Pushkar
Hotels in Bikaner
Hotels in Jaipur
Hotels in Jaisalmer
Hotels in Jodhpur
Hotels in Kota
Hotels in Mount Abu
Hotels in anthambore
Hotels in Udaipur
Hotels in Nathdwara
Ancient Period, upto 1200 AD
Rajput clans emerged and held their sway over different parts of Rajasthan
from about 700 AD. Before that, Rajasthan was a part of several republics.
It was a part of the Mauryan Empire. Other major republics that dominated
this region include the Malavas, Arjunyas, Yaudhyas, Kushans, Saka Satraps,
Guptas and Hunas.
The Rajput clans ascendancy in Indian history was during the period from
the eighth to the twelfth century AD. The Pratihars ruled Rajasthan and
most of northern India during 750-1000 AD. Between 1000-1200 AD,
Rajasthan witnessed the struggle for supremacy between Chalukyas,
Parmars and Chauhans.
Medieval Period, 1201 - 1707
Around 1200 AD a part of Rajasthan came under Muslim rulers. The
principal centers of their powers were Nagaur and Ajmer. Ranthanbhor
was also under their suzerainty. At the beginning of the 13th century AD,
the most prominent and powerful state of Rajasthan was Mewar.
Modern Period, 1707 - 1947
Rajasthan had never been united politically until its domination by Mughal
Emperor - Akbar. Akbar created a unified province of Rajasthan. Mughal
power started to decline after 1707. The political disintegration of Rajasthan
was caused by the dismemberment of the Mughal Empire. The Marathas
penetrated Rajasthan upon the decline of the Mughal Empire. In 1755 they
occupied Ajmer. The beginning of the 19th Century was marked by the
onslaught of the Pindaris.
In 1817-18 the British Government concluded treaties of alliance with
almost all the states of Rajputana. Thus began the British rule over
Rajasthan, then called Rajputana.
Post Independence
The erstwhile Rajputana comprised 19 princely states and two chiefships
of Lava and Kushalgarh and a British administered territory of Ajmer-
Merwara. Rajasthan State was heterogeneous conglomeration of separate
political entities with different administrative systems prevailing in different
places. The present State of Rajasthan was formed after a long process of
integration which began on March 17, 1948 and ended on November 1, 1956.
Before integration it was called Rajputana; after integration it came to be
known as Rajasthan. At present there are 32 districts (including the new
district of Karauli), 105 sub-divisions, 241 tehsils, 37889 inhabited villages
and 222 towns in the State.