1. Origin of Rajput
2. Theories of Origin
2.1. Foreign Origin
2.2. Theory of Descent from Kshatriya Heroes
2.3. Theory of Descent from Original Inhabitants of India
2.4. Origin from Fire (Agnikund)
2.5. Most Plausible theory of Mixed Origin
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Topic – Emergence of Rajputs: Theories of Origin (Notes)
Subject – History
(Early Medieval Indian History)
Table of Contents
Origin of Rajput
- The mid of 7th century A.D., presents a changing scenario and carves out certain amazing facts.
- The suzerainty of Harsha Vardhan over the entire North India was a landmark in Indian history.
- The way he brought under his sway, different states to establish one organised state was a remarkable feat but in the absence of able and worthy successors, the entire north India was divided into small estastes and it remained divided into small estates and it remained divided till 12th century.
- In the meantime, many small estates sprang up in western India.
- All of these estates were called ‘Rajput dynasties ruled was, in course of time, designated as Rajasthan.
- The Rajputs were brave, fearless and self respecting people.
- It is difficult to trace as to who were the Rajputs and how did they rise to power?
- Historians have propounded a number of theories regarding their origin.
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