Know Your Rajput Community
The Pride of Rajputs:
Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruling Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir (1895-1961). The Civil list of 1945 records 16 honours and medals he received for his outstanding service to the country.
Dhyan Chand(1905 - 1979), former Indian field hockey captain. India's highest award for lifetime achievement in sports is the Dhyan Chand Award.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni, captain of the Indian national cricket team. Dhoni ranks 52nd in the "Time 100" list of most influential people of 2011.
Amir Khan, the professional boxer is a Rajput. He is the first Punjabi boxing champion to win a silver at the 2004 Athens Olympics at the age of 17.
Vishwanath Pratap Singh(1931 - 2008), the 8th Prime Minister of India, former Finance Minister of India, also served as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. He was known for trying to improve the fortunes of India's lower castes in his short term as Prime Minister.
Ram Gopal, the Indian dancer and choreographer is a Rajput. He is known for his productions, Legend of the Taj Mahal, Dance of the Setting Sun and Dances of India.
Did you Know?
Mayo College was established by the British government in 1875 at Ajmer, Rajputana to educate Rajput princes and other nobles.
The double-edged scimitar known as the khanda was a popular weapon among the Rajputs during the British Raj.
From 8th to 18th century CE, many parts of North India and modern-day Pakistan were being ruled by various dynasties of ruling warrior class - Rajputs.
During the rule of British, they classified Rajputs into 'martial race' as they considered Rajputs brave and well-built for fighting.
