A Hindoo of the second, or royal and military, caste; a Kshatriya; especially, an inhabitant of the country of Rajpootana, in northern central India.

Literally means son of a king. A Hindu of the Kshatriya caste in Central and Western India from one of 36 so-called 'royal' clans.

Warrior caste, close links with Jats

designates all the clans who thronged the Rajasthan many centuries ago. Some claim that they come from a solar origin, others from a lunar one. Famous families founded lasting dynasties : Gurjara-Pratîhâra, Chandella, Râshtrakûta, Châlukya, Pâramâra, etc. Being excellent warriors, the Rajput princes took the title of Râja (King) then Mahârâja (Great King); they opposed strong resistance to the muslim invaders, the Moghols. But they were also able to find mutual agreements with the Delhi Moghol power, which permitted them to largely defend their independance

a member of the dominant Hindu military caste in northern India

'Son(s) of the King'. Specific sub-caste of the Kshatriya caste descending originally from royal lineage, traditionally extremely strong and brave.

member of a Hindu soldier caste

räj pUt] Regional princes in India following collapse of empire; emphasized military control of their regions. (p. 630)

Rajput (from the Sanskrit tatpurusha compound , "son of a king") is a Caste among Hindus in India, Pakistan and Nepal. They claim descent from the ancient royal warrior dynasties of India and have roots to Rajputana, which is a part of Rajasthan. They are numerous in Uttar Pradesh (UP), Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh,Gujarat, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Delhi in India.