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A clean and concise account of the Rajputs is offered in this book. Divided into 5 chapters, they deal with their history and origin starting with the early history of the Aryans, the division into casts, Muslim invasions, Maratha excursions, Mugal dynasty, Mussalman Rajputs and the Solar and Lunar races; Chapter 2 gives an alphabetical classification and geographical distribution; chapter 3 deals with the religion, customs and religious festivals; chapter 4 describes the characteristics of the daily like of the rajputs such as agriculure, clothing, education, food, widow remarriage, Panchayats among others. The book end with 5 appendices that discuss recruiting, the eastern and western Rajputs Fairs, Rajputana, Northwestern provinces, and Oudh. ISBN :8120602048
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Pages : 204
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