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* [[Vanraj Chavda]], Ruler of the [[Chavda Kingdom|Chavda Dynasty]] in Gujarat.<ref>{{cite book |title=Encyclopaedia of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh|url=http://books.google.co.in/books?id=NXK445Q1nIwC&pg=PA495}}</ref> |
* [[Vanraj Chavda]], Ruler of the [[Chavda Kingdom|Chavda Dynasty]] in Gujarat.<ref>{{cite book |title=Encyclopaedia of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh|url=http://books.google.co.in/books?id=NXK445Q1nIwC&pg=PA495| by Om Gupta}}</ref> |
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* [[Veer Kunwar Singh]].<ref>[http://www.veerkunwarsingh.com/history-of-veer-kunwar-singh.html Veer Kanwar Singh foundation]</ref> |
* [[Veer Kunwar Singh]].<ref>[http://www.veerkunwarsingh.com/history-of-veer-kunwar-singh.html Veer Kanwar Singh foundation]</ref> |
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* [[Jambhoji]], preacher of One God. also known as Guru Jambheshwar.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=guru+jambaleshwar+rajput&btnG=Search+Books&tbm=bks&tbo=1#q=Jambhoji+(1451-1536+A.D.)+was+born+in+an+affluent+Panwar+Rajput+family+which+could+conveniently+trace+its+&tbm=bks Jambhoji: Messiah of the Thar Desert - Page xiii]</ref> |
* [[Jambhoji]], preacher of One God. also known as Guru Jambheshwar.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=guru+jambaleshwar+rajput&btnG=Search+Books&tbm=bks&tbo=1#q=Jambhoji+(1451-1536+A.D.)+was+born+in+an+affluent+Panwar+Rajput+family+which+could+conveniently+trace+its+&tbm=bks Jambhoji: Messiah of the Thar Desert - Page xiii]</ref> |
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This is a list of notable members of the Rajput community, which has its origins in the present-day countries of India and Pakistan.
Historical figures
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- Banda Bahadur, a Sikh warrior who lead the Khalsa armies against the Mughal empire and founded the first independent Sikh kingdom.[1]
- Gogaji, a Chauhan Rajput and a local deity of Rajasthan.[2]
- Vachra Dada, a Solanki Rajput and folk deity of Gujarat.[3]
- Maharaja Gulab Singh, who became the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir.[4]
- Santaji Ghorpade, the commander-in-chief of the Maratha empire between 1692–1697, and a Sisodia Rajput.[5][6]
- Chatrapati Shivaji, the founder of the Maratha Empire and considered by many to be the greatest warrior in the modern history of the Indian subcontinent.[6][7]
- Zorawar Singh, a Kalhuria Rajput who conquered Ladakh, Baltistan, Gilgit and Western Tibet.[4]
- Prithvi Narayan Shah, United Emperor of Gorkha, descendants of Sisodia of Chittor.He was of mixed race Aryan Rajput from father side and Mongol from mother side.[8][9][10]
- Maharaja Ganga Singh.[11]
- Maharaja Jaswant Singh.[12]
- Jai Singh Prabhakar Bahadur Ruler of princly state of Alwar
- Rana Pratap Singh.[13]
- Maharao Shardul Singh Ruler of Jhunjhunu
- Pabuji Rathore (Local deity of Rajasthan)
- Prithviraj Chauhan, King of Ajmer who ruled the kingdoms of Ajmer and Delhi in northern India during the latter half of the 12th century.[14]
- Rai Bhoe Bhatti, Founder of Nankana Sahib.[15]
- Rai Bular Bhatti, Son of Rai Bhoe Bhatti and heir to his estate of over 100,000 acres (400 km2) of land in modern day Nankana Sahib. District.[15]
- Raja Bhagwant Das, King of Amber Rajasthan
- Ram Singh Pathania, Hero of revolts against British
- Rana Kumbha, Ruler at Chittor in the 15th century
- Rana Sanga, Ruler of Mewar
- Rana Udai Singh II, Founder of Udaipur
- Rao Bika, Founded Bikaner
- Rao Jodha, Founded city of Jodhpur
- Rao Maldeo Rathore, Ruler of marwar 15 A.D.
- Rao Shekha, King of Amarsar
- Rawal Jaisal Singh, Founder of the city of Jaisalmer.[16]
- Rawal Ratan Singh, Husband of Rani Padimini, Sisodiya ruler of Chittor (13 a.d.)
- Sangat Singh Minhas
- Vanraj Chavda, Ruler of the Chavda Dynasty in Gujarat.[17]
- Veer Kunwar Singh.[18]
- Jambhoji, preacher of One God. also known as Guru Jambheshwar.[19]
- Jai Singh II, Founder and King of Jaipur.[20]
- Jai Singh I, King of Amber.[20]
- Raja Amar Singh Rathore.[21]
- Raja Man Singh I of Amber, King of Amber, Rajasthan. General of Akbar.[22]
- Raja Pajawan or Pajjun, King of Amber
- Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of Jammu & Kashmir (princely state).[23][24]
- Khudadad Khan of Chakwal received Victoria Cross for his service in the British Indian Army.[25]
Politicians and Armed Forces of India
Indian politicians
- Shah Nawaz Khan, soldier with the Indian National Army and former Union Minister[26]
- Vishwanath Pratap Singh, The 8th Prime Minister of India.[27]
Indian Armed Forces
- Major Shaitan Singh, awarded Param Vir Chakra.[28]
- Naik Jadu Nath Singh Rathore, awarded Param Vir Chakra.[29]
- Brigadier Sawai Bhawani Singh awarded Mahavir Chakra.[30]
Politicians and Armed Forces of Pakistan
Pakistani politicians
- Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, The 4th President and the 9th Prime Minister of Pakistan.[31]
- Benazir Bhutto, Ex-Prime Minister, She was mixed race, Rajput from father side[31] and Kurd from mother side.[32]
- Allah Bux Soomro, Former Chief Minister of Sindh[33]
Pakistani Armed forces
- Major Shabbir Sharif, awarded Nishan-e-Haider.[34]
- Pilot Rashid Minhas, awarded Nishan-e-Haider.[35]
- Major Raja Aziz Bhatti, awarded Nishan-e-Haider.[36]
- Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar, awarded Nishan-e-Haider.[37]
Sports
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Art, culture and cinema
References
- ^ Banda Singh Bahadur (1670 - 1716)
- ^ Elliot, Sir Henry Miers (1869). Memoirs on the history, folk-lore, and distribution of the races of the North Western Provinces of India. Trübner & co. pp. 255, 266.
- ^ Ethnologia Polona, Volumes 20-24. Instytut Historii Kultury Materialnej. 1999. p. 134.
- ^ a b Full text of "Gulab Singh 1792 1858"
- ^ "Shivaji The Great: Bal Krishna M A: Free Download & Streaming: Internet Archive". Archive.org. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ a b "Full text of "Shivaji_The_Founder_Of_Maratha_Swaraj"". Archive.org. Retrieved 28 May 2012.
- ^ Full text of "Shivaji The Great"
- ^ Népal - Bradley Mayhew, Joseph Bindloss, Stan Armington - Google Books
- ^ Trans Himalayan Traders: 'Economy, Society & Culture in Northwest Nepal - James F. Fisher - Google Books
- ^ Nepal - Jon Burbank - Google Books
- ^ Animal Kingdoms By Julie E. Hughes- Google Books
- ^ Nissan, Ephraim (2012). Computer Applications for Handling Legal Evidence, Police Investigation and Case Argumentation. Springer Science & Business Media. p. 431.
- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica, Rana Pratap Singh
- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica, Prithviraja-III
- ^ a b "Guru Nanak's estate flourishes in Pakistan". The Tribune. 26 May 2007. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ Derek, O' Brien (2006). Knowledge Trek 8, 2/E. p. 22.
- ^ Encyclopaedia of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.
{{cite book}}: Text "by Om Gupta" ignored (help) - ^ Veer Kanwar Singh foundation
- ^ Jambhoji: Messiah of the Thar Desert - Page xiii
- ^ a b Sarkar, Jadunath (1994). A History of Jaipur: C. 1503-1938.
- ^ Thomas William Beale, A oriental biographical dictionary: founded on materials collected by the late Thomas William Beale, Kraus Reprint, 1881,
... Sala'bat Khan, صلابت خان, a nobleman who held the title of Mir Bakhshi or paymaster general in the time of the emperor Shah Jahan. He was stabbed in the presence of the emperor by a Rajput chief named Amar Singh Rathor the son of Gaj Singh ...
- ^ Raja Man Singh
- ^ Jael Silliman
- ^ Aspects of India's International Relations, 1700 to 2000: South Asia
- ^ "Medals of Honour". emel.com. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ Sahgal, Prem Kumar; Khan, Shah Nawaz; Dhillon, Gurbakhsh Singh (1946). The I. N. A. Heroes: Autobiographies of Maj. Gen. Shahnawaz, Col. Prem K. Sahgal. Hero Publ. pp. 15, 60.
- ^ "Vishwanath Pratap Singh". watanmeraindia.org.
- ^ India's World: Essays on Foreign Policy and Security Issues
- ^ Pal, Dharm (1978). Traditions of the Indian army. Cite: Naik Jadunath Singh, a Rathor Rajput, serving in 1/7 Rajput Regiment (now the 4th Battalion of the Brigade of Guards) won the Param Vir Chakra posthumously in the Jammu and Kashmir operations in 1948.
- ^ "Maharaja of Jaipur Bhawani Singh passes away - The Times of India". The Times Of India.
- ^ a b "Zulfikar Ali Bhutto". Encyclopædia Britannica.
- ^ Begum Nusrats Biography Bhutto.org
- ^ Dictionary of National Biography. Research Wing, Indian Bibliographic Centre. 2000. p. 435. ISBN 8185131155. ISBN 978-81-85131-15-3.
- ^ "Major Shabbir Sharif belonged to a Rajput family" (in Urdu). urdubiography.com. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ^ "1971 war hero Rashid Minhas". Samaa tv. Retrieved 18 July 2014.
- ^ "Raja Aziz Bhatti". OnePakistan. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- ^ "Aye rahe-haq ke shaheedo". Unique Pakistan. Retrieved 12 September 2014.
- ^ Wilde, Simon (1999). Ranji. The Strange Genius of Ranjitsinhji. London: Aurum Press. pp. 194–195. ISBN 1-84513-069-3.
- ^ Dinakar, S. (9 December 2005). "Interview - M. S. Dhoni". Sportstar. Vol. 28, no. 49. The Hindu. Retrieved 30 April 2012.
- ^ "Amir Khan: Why the fighter from Bolton is a British sports hero worth celebrating". London: Daily Mail. Retrieved 10 March 2014.
- ^ Ganesan, Sharmila (11 May 2008). "I am only scared of God". The Times of India. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
- ^ Garg, Chitra (2010). Indian Champions: Profiles Of Famous Indian Sportspersons. p. 245. ISBN 8170288525.
- ^ "Obituary: Ram Gopal". London: The Daily Telegraph. 24 October 2003.