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About Rajasthan
Nestled in the foot hills of the Aravallis, the richness of the province of Rajasthan has attracted thousands of tourists to the land from times immemorial. Rich in history, Rajasthan mesmerizes all the travelers to her land with its rich and exotic history, which in turn has given the province a rich and varied culture, which is considered to be one of the richest cultures in the world. A tour to Rajasthan is considered to be incomplete without knowledge of the History of Rajasthan, one of the most important aspects of Rajasthan General Info.
History of Rajasthan
Dotted with some of the most exotic havelis and castles imaginable, a trip to Rajasthan in India is made even more memorable by the various stories which are attached to these silent witnesses of an era gone by. Almost each and every monument in Rajasthan has a story linking it to its past that adds an enigma to these otherwise inert blocks of mortar and stone. A history of chivalry, bravery and heroism beckons you to the magical province of Rajasthan the moment you step into this desert paradise.
Culture of Rajasthan
The culture of Rajasthan is today a curious and charming blend of the traditional aspects of the culture which Rajasthan has inherited from the ages gone by as well as the more modern influences which are today seeping into the culture, often seen to be one of the most traditional cultures in the world as well as that of the Hindu heart land.
The language that is most widely used in Rajasthan is the Rajasthani language, while the predominance of Hindi can also be observed in certain parts of the province. The language varies as we travel around the different districts of Rajasthan, with almost each and every district of the province exhibiting its own dialect as well as the addition of several new words. Striking and melodious, the Rajasthani language is a pleasure to listen to even to ears untrained in the language.
 Rajasthan has a vibrant culture and a thousand-year-old heritage. The official language of the state is Hindi but the primary spoken language is Rajasthani. There are however deviations according to various regions. For instance, Malwi in South-East Rajasthan, Mowati in North East Rajasthan and Jaipuri in the eastern part of the state to name just a few.
 Rajput clans emerged and held their sway over different parts of Rajasthan from about 700 AD. Before that, Rajasthan was a part of several republics.It was a part of the Mauryan Empire. Other major republics that dominated this region include the Malavas, Arjunyas, Yaudhyas, Kushans, Saka Satraps,
Guptas and Hunas.
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