Rajasthan
Meanings
name
- A state in northwestern India, created in 1949 and replacing the former province of Rajputana. Capital: Jaipur.
- Various parts of northwestern India within Rajputana province.
Pronunciation
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Etymology
From Hindi राजा (rājā, “king”) + स्थान (sthān, “locality”). Compare -stan.
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