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Which social group predominantly held power in traditional Rajasthan?
Which social group predominantly held power in traditional Rajasthan?
- Brahmins
- Vaishyas
- Shudras
- Rajputs (correct)
The sub-clans Udawat, Jodhawat, Kumawat, Patawat, and Medatiya belong to which Rajput clan?
The sub-clans Udawat, Jodhawat, Kumawat, Patawat, and Medatiya belong to which Rajput clan?
- Chauhan
- Solanki
- Rathore (correct)
- Sisodia
In ancient times, what role did women primarily fulfill within Rajput households?
In ancient times, what role did women primarily fulfill within Rajput households?
- Caregivers as 'Dhay' (correct)
- Administrators of justice
- Military strategists
- Religious leaders
The Shrimalee Brahmins trace their origin to which region?
The Shrimalee Brahmins trace their origin to which region?
Which practice did the British administrators focus on eliminating in their efforts to reform the caste system?
Which practice did the British administrators focus on eliminating in their efforts to reform the caste system?
Which community, despite identifying as Hindu, does not adhere strictly to Hindu religious norms?
Which community, despite identifying as Hindu, does not adhere strictly to Hindu religious norms?
What is the name given to those who converted to Islam due to forceful religious conversions in Fatehpur, Jhunjhunu, and Shekhawati?
What is the name given to those who converted to Islam due to forceful religious conversions in Fatehpur, Jhunjhunu, and Shekhawati?
In which year was the Rajasthan Sati Prevention Ordinance enacted?
In which year was the Rajasthan Sati Prevention Ordinance enacted?
In Rajput society, what term described the maids given as dowry along with the bride?
In Rajput society, what term described the maids given as dowry along with the bride?
Which social group views simplicity from engagement to marriage as one of its core values, where the groom's family considers itself indebted to the bride's family?
Which social group views simplicity from engagement to marriage as one of its core values, where the groom's family considers itself indebted to the bride's family?
Flashcards
Who controlled the power in traditional Rajasthan?
Who controlled the power in traditional Rajasthan?
Rajputs
What were the four castes in Rajput society?
What were the four castes in Rajput society?
Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra
Which religion was most popular during the Rajput period?
Which religion was most popular during the Rajput period?
Hinduism
Which tribe shares origins with Chauhan, Deora, Solanki, and Baghel Rajputs?
Which tribe shares origins with Chauhan, Deora, Solanki, and Baghel Rajputs?
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What attempt did the British do to stop the caste-system?
What attempt did the British do to stop the caste-system?
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Who contributed most to changing religious life in Rajasthan?
Who contributed most to changing religious life in Rajasthan?
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When was the Rajasthan Sati Prevention Ordinance enforced?
When was the Rajasthan Sati Prevention Ordinance enforced?
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When did Akbar II, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, and Lord write against Sati?
When did Akbar II, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, and Lord write against Sati?
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What is 'Saagdi Pratha' also known as?
What is 'Saagdi Pratha' also known as?
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Who gave the most praiseworthy work to stop Kanyaa Vadh?
Who gave the most praiseworthy work to stop Kanyaa Vadh?
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Study Notes
- in hindi Traditional Rajasthan was controlled by Rajputs
- During the Rajput period, society separated into four castes: Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra in order of precedence
- During the Rajput period, Hinduism became more popular
- Udawat, Jodhpur, Kumawat, Pattawat, and Medtiya are sub-clans of the Rathore Rajputs
- The Sahariya tribe shares similar gotras with the Chauhans, Devedias, Solankias, and Baghel Rajputs
- In ancient times, women of the Gujar community worked as nurses in Rajput homes
- Pushkarna Brahmins reside in the northern and western parts of Rajasthan, originally from Jaisalmer
- Srimali Brahmins trace their origin to Srimal Khand, later spreading to Mewar and Marwar
- Shri Purohit is a well-known priest among the Dheghadi Rathores, known for their clans such as Sevad, Dudha, Rajguru, Omiya, and Sodha
- The British made significant efforts to abolish the caste system, including promoting English education
- Baran district is dominated by the Saharia scheduled tribe
- The Mer community identifies as Hindu but does not adhere to Hindu rules
- Some people were forcibly converted to Islam, known as Kayamkhani in Fatehpur, Jhunjhunu, and Shekhawati
- Dhanna Ji made the greatest contribution to giving a new direction to the religious life of Rajasthan
- The Rajasthan Sati Prevention Ordinance was enacted in 1987
- Sati practice was outlawed in Jaipur State in 1844
- The order given by a woman about to commit Sati, which her family had to follow, was called "Anakh"
- Akbar II, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, and Lord Banting opposed Sati in February 16, 1847
- In the Rajput community, the father of the bride gave maids as dowry, known ad "Davdiyas"
- The Sagadi custom is also known as bonded labor or Hali practice
- Witchcraft is mainly found among the Bhil and Meena tribes
- Female infanticide is associated with the Rajput community in Rajasthan
- Kota State is credited with outlawing female infanticide in 1834
- Lawrence and Wilkinson made the most commendable efforts of stopping female infanticide, leading to orders to stop it in Kota, Bundi, and Udaipur
- Female infanticide was outlawed in all the states of Rajasthan in 1851
- Simplicity between engagement and marriage is a basic custom of the Pushkarna community who consider the bridegroom's family indebted to the bride's family
- During a lunar eclipse in Rajasthan, "Ratri Jagga" is a practice of giving donations and remembering ancestors
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Explore Rajasthan's traditional social structure during Rajput rule and its Hindu influences. The society was divided into Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, and Shudra castes. The impact of British efforts to abolish the caste system is also discussed.
