Many were well off enough to hire others to work the land for them. After their services as soldiers were no longer needed they established themselves as landowners. Rajputs are associated most with Rajasthan but are found across northwestern India, the Ganges plains, Madhya Pradesh and the Himalayan valleys. The word Rajput comes from the Sanskrit term “raja putra,” meaning son of kings. ![]() Over time the Rajputs were able to use their positions to accumulate great land holdings and through this land great wealth. This tradition began under the Moguls, who gave the Rajputs limited autonomy in exchange for soldiers. ![]() They have traditionally been known for their fighting skills and have held key positions in the Indian army. ![]() Rajputs are a particularly successful branch of the warrior Kshatriya class, which is just below the priestly Brahman class (See Below).
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