List of Rajputs
Appearance
This is a list of notable members of the Rajput community.
Historical figures
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- Vachra Dada, Solanki Rajput and folk deity of Gujarat[1]
- Maharaja Gulab Singh, first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir[2]
- Sardar Bajjar Singh Rathore, 267th in line of Lord Rama and Acharya of Guru Gobind Singh
- Zorawar Singh, Kalhuria Rajput who conquered Ladakh, Baltistan, Gilgit and Western Tibet[2]
- Maharaja Ganga Singh[3]
- Maharaja Jaswant Singh[4]
- Rana Pratap Singh, successful insurgent king against Mughals[5]
- Pabuji Rathore, local deity of Rajasthan[6]
- Prithviraj Chauhan, King of Ajmer who ruled the kingdoms of Ajmer and Delhi in northern India during the latter half of the 12th century[7]
- Rai Bhoe Bhatti, founder of Nankana Sahib[8]
- Rai Bular Bhatti, son of Rai Bhoe Bhatti and heir to his estate of over 100,000 acres (400 km2) of land in the modern-day Nankana Sahib District[8]
- Rana Sanga, ruler of Mewar[9]
- Rana Udai Singh II, founder of Udaipur[citation needed]
- Rao Jodha, founded the city of Jodhpur[10]
- Rao Shekha, King of Amarsar[11]
- Rawal Jaisal Singh, founder of the city of Jaisalmer[citation needed]
- Rawal Ratan Singh, ruler of Chittor (13 AD)[12]
- Vanraj Chavda, ruler of the Chavda Dynasty in Gujarat
- Jai Singh II, founder and King of Jaipur[13]
- Jai Singh I, King of Amber[13]
- Rani Padmini, queen of Chittor who committed Jauhar[citation needed]
- Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of Jammu and Kashmir (princely state)[14][15]
- Raja Hasan Khan Mewati, ruler of Mewat[16]
- Rana Prasad, King of Umerkot Sindh, who gave refuge to Humayun[17]
- Dulla Bhatti, rebel against Akbar[18]
- Amar Singh Rathore, rebel against Shah Jahan[19]
- Durgadas Rathore, rebel against Mughal rule[20]
- Rana Ratan Singh rebel against British rule[21]
- Veer Kunwar Singh rebel against British rule[22]
- Shah Nawaz Khan, soldier with the Indian National Army and former Union Minister[23]
- Khudadad Khan, awarded the Victoria Cross[24]
- Isa Khan, a Muslim Rajput chief of Bengal[25]
Politicians and armed forces of India
Politicians of India
- V. P. Singh, former Indian Prime Minister[26]
- Bhim Singh, Jammu and Kashmir politician[27]
Indian armed forces
- General Rajendrasinhji Jadeja, former Maharaja of Nawanagar state and the first Chief of Indian Army[28]
- Major Shaitan Singh, awarded the Param Vir Chakra[29][page needed]
- Naik Jadu Nath Singh Rathore, awarded the Param Vir Chakra[30]
- Brigadier Sawai Bhawani Singh, awarded the Mahavir Chakra[31]
Politicians, lawyers and armed forces of Pakistan
Pakistani politicians and lawyers
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- Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, 4th President and the 9th Prime Minister of Pakistan[32]
- Allah Bux Soomro, former Chief Minister of Sindh[33]
- Sir Shah Nawaz Bhutto, Prime Minister of the princely state Junagarh[32]
- Rana Chander Singh, former Federal Minister of Pakistan[34]
- Rana Bhagwandas, former Chief Justice of Pakistan[35]
Pakistani armed forces
- Major Rana Shabbir Sharif, awarded the Nishan-e-Haider[36]
- Pilot Rashid Minhas, awarded the Nishan-e-Haider[37]
- Major Raja Aziz Bhatti, awarded the Nishan-e-Haider[38]
- Captain Raja Muhammad Sarwar, awarded the Nishan-e-Haider[39]
Sports
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Athletics
- Milkha Singh, Indian athlete[40]
Cricket
- Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji, Indian Test cricketer[41]
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Indian cricketer[42]
Boxing
Wrestling
Hockey
- Dhyan Chand, former Indian field hockey captain[45]
References
- ^ Ethnologia Polona, Volumes 20-24. Instytut Historii Kultury Materialnej. 1999. p. 134.
- ^ a b Full text of "Gulab Singh 1792 1858"
- ^ 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
- ^ Kabeer, Naila (2005). Inclusive Citizenship: Meanings and Expressions. p. 88.
- ^ Encyclopædia Britannica, Prithviraja-III
- ^ a b "Guru Nanak's estate flourishes in Pakistan". The Tribune. 26 May 2007. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
- ^ "Rajput". Encyclopaedia Britannica. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- ^ Rani, Kayita (2007). Royal Rajasthan. p. 17.
- ^ Brown, Thomas (2008). Rajasthan, Delhi & Agra. Ediz. Inglese. p. 274.
- ^ Sharma (2002). Meera: The Divine Incarnation. p. 35.
- ^ a b Sarkar, Jadunath (1994). A History of Jaipur: C. 1503-1938.
- ^ Jael Silliman
- ^ Aspects of India's International Relations, 1700 to 2000: South Asia
- ^ Joglekar (2006). Decisive Battles India Lost (326 B. C. to 1803 A. D.). p. 60.
- ^ Umerkot’s former Rajput ruler is dead
- ^ Duggal (1979). Folk romances of Punjab. p. 51.
- ^ Jeffrey G. Snodgrass, Casting kings: bards and Indian modernity, Oxford University Press US, 2006, ISBN 978-0-19-530434-3,
... Amar Singh Rathore was seventeenth-century noble belonging to Jodhpur's royal Rajput family during the reign of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan ... made the emperor's representative (subedar) of Nagaur district ...
- ^ The Cambridge History of India. p. 247.
- ^ "Umerkot: Lost in history". Dawn.Com. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ Veer Kanwar Singh foundation
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Medals of Honour". emel.com. Retrieved 13 September 2014.
- ^ Isa Khan on Banglapedia written by ABM Shamsuddin; chief Editor Professor Sirajul Islam
- ^ Kumar, Ashwani (2008). Community Warriors: State, Peasants and Caste Armies in Bihar. Anthem Press. p. 76.
- ^ "Prof. Bhim Singh Official Website". Profbhimsingh.com. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ Kutch rulers and their coinage
- ^ 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.
- ^ Dictionary of National Biography. Research Wing, Indian Bibliographic Centre. 2000. p. 435. ISBN 8185131155. ISBN 978-81-85131-15-3.
- ^ "Umerkot's former Rajput ruler is dead". The Hindu News. Retrieved 14 November 2014.
- ^ "Former SC judge Rana Bhagwandas passes away in Karachi". The Tribune. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Milkha Singh - The making of a legend". Sify.com. 12 July 2013. Retrieved 18 November 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.
- ^ Davies, Gareth A (2 December 2011) "'I'm never scared, it's in the blood': Amir Khan interview". Telegraph.co.uk.
- ^ 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.