Hello student, I am going to provide you with notes on a quick introduction to Rajasthan. This topic plays a big role in the Rajasthan GK foundation and is the backbone of Rajasthan GK.
A General Introduction to Rajasthan
- Area and Position: Area-wise, Rajasthan is the biggest state in India and holds the 1st position (after the separation of Chhattisgarh from Madhya Pradesh).
- Total Area: The total area of Rajasthan is 3,42,239 square km (132,140 square miles). It constitutes 10.41% of India's total area.
- Population: According to population, Rajasthan holds the 7th position in India (after the formation of Telangana).
- Geography: The Aravalli mountain range is known as the backbone of Rajasthan; it divides the state into two major climate regions. Rivers like the Banas, Bedach, Banganga, Kali Sindh, Menal, and Luni originate from the Aravalli mountain range.
- Ancient Names: In ancient times, this region was called by many names. Maharishi Valmiki called it Marukantar.
- Historical Mentions: The word "Rajasthan" was mentioned for the first time in a petrograph (the Vasantgarh, Sirohi petrograph from Vikram Samvat 682), where the name is mentioned as Rajasthanaditya. Books like Muhnot Nainsi Ri Khyat and Rajrupak also mention the name Rajasthan.
- Rajputana: In this region, most kingdoms were Rajput states, so Rajasthan was also known as Rajputana. Sir George Thomas used the word "Rajputana" for the first time in 1800 AD.
- Modern Usage: Colonel James Tod (Political Agent of the Central and Western Rajput States of India) used the word "Rajasthan" for this area. The proper use of the word "Rajasthan" for the first time, especially in the modern era, was by Colonel James Tod in his book, Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan (also known as The Central and Western Rajput States of India).
- Official Adoption: On 26 January 1950, the word "Rajasthan" was officially and constitutionally adopted. At that time, Ajmer-Merwara had not yet joined Rajasthan.
- Pre-Independence Structure: A total of 19 local riyasats (princely states), 3 thikanas (estates), and 1 chief commissioner-administrated area existed in Rajasthan when India gained independence.
- Final Integration: The integration of Rajasthan was completed on 1 November 1956, when Ajmer-Merwara joined.
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