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Rajasthans

Rajasthans is a term sometimes used to refer to the Indian state of Rajasthan or to the broader set of entities associated with the region. In standard usage, the state is called Rajasthan, and the plural form Rajasthans is uncommon in official or formal contexts.

Geography and people

Rajasthan is located in northwestern India, bordered by Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and

History

The region has a long history of caravan routes, trade, and the prominence of Rajput kingdoms. It

Economy and culture

The economy blends agriculture, mining, and tourism. Key industries include agriculture (millets and pulses), minerals such

Administrative divisions

The state is divided into 33 districts, organized into divisions with Jaipur serving as the capital and

the
international
border
with
Pakistan
to
the
west.
The
state
encompasses
part
of
the
Thar
Desert
and
the
Aravalli
Range,
with
a
climate
that
ranges
from
arid
to
semi-arid.
It
has
a
diverse
cultural
landscape
and
a
population
of
around
80
million.
Major
languages
include
Hindi
and
Rajasthani
dialects
such
as
Marwari
and
Mewari.
came
under
Mughal
influence
and
later
the
British
Raj
as
part
of
the
Rajputana
Agency.
After
India’s
independence,
princely
states
were
unified
to
form
the
state
of
Rajasthan
in
1956,
which
was
subsequently
reorganized
into
its
current
administrative
structure.
as
coal,
limestone,
and
gypsum,
and
a
robust
handicrafts
sector.
Rajasthan
is
renowned
for
its
forts
and
palaces,
as
well
as
its
folk
music
and
dance,
including
Ghoomar
and
Kalbeliya.
Cuisine
features
dishes
like
dal
bati
churma,
while
crafts
such
as
Bandhani
and
block
printing
are
widely
associated
with
the
region.
Desert
and
heritage
tourism,
celebrating
festivals
and
royal
heritage,
are
important
economic
and
cultural
drivers.
largest
city.