Rajput: Deadliest Warrior of India

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The Raj put is a member of a a land owing clan from northern and central India, bordering what is now modern day Iran.  Such a location was ideal for ideal location for the Persians to take, unfortunately for them, the Raj- puts were fierce warriors and weren’t willing to let the Persians into India without a fight. Described by the British in the 18th century as a “Martial Race” for the honor, loyalty strength, and brilliance on the battlefield with strategies and tactics.  These men were the ideal warriors.

Their main weapon was a sword known as a Khanda, a sword that is heavy and broad, but very deadly, not able to thrust, but effective for hacking and slicing.  Another common weapons that was used was the Aara, a very flexible weapon that a few students could only master without hurting themselves, mainly used for agility than strength, it would only manage to wound, rather than kill.  The Chakram, a throwing weapon, was another choice, it has been compared to that of a shuriken.  Finally, their is the Katar, a deadly weapon that can pierce the any armor found on the Asian continent.

The Raj-puts still exist today on the Indian sub-continent.  A 2009 census states that their are 41 million Hindu Raj-puts, 18 million Muslim Raj-puts and about 0.8 million Sikh Raj-puts.  It is estimated that the numbers altogether make 60 million.  They speak Hindi or their local dialect known as Rajasthani.  They became part of India officially after India received it’s independence in 1947, but their province was renamed Rajathan.  Their leaders, the Maharajahs were able to get recognition until 1971 when Indira Gandhi, no longer recognized them and had abolished their special privileges.  They still today carry out their duties in recognizing elders and special citizens of India

The culture of the Raj-puts may have change, but the warriors that they once were, will remain forever.

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajput

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khanda_%28sword%29

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http://deadliestwarrior.wikia.com/wiki/Chakram

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Rajputs#Independent_India

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