Rajasthan
Land of Kings
Overview
Quick facts at a glance
India's largest state by area, famous for desert landscapes, Rajput forts and palaces, and vibrant folk traditions.
History
How Rajasthan came to be
Historically a mosaic of Rajput princely states (Rajputana) known for chivalry and resistance to invasions, which merged to form Rajasthan after independence.
Earlier / Historical Names
- Rajputana
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Surprising highlights
Rajasthan is home to the Thar Desert, India's largest desert.
Jaipur's hill forts are collectively a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
State Symbols
Emblems of identity
Culture & Festivals
Living traditions
Folk Dances
- Ghoomar
- Kalbelia
- Bhavai
Traditional Dress
Angrakha and pagri for men; ghagra-choli-odhni for women
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Cuisine
Flavours of Rajasthan
Desert-adapted cuisine using dried lentils, gram flour and dairy due to scarce water and vegetables.
Popular Dishes
Popular Sweets
Tourism & Attractions
Places to explore
Top Attractions
UNESCO World Heritage
- Hill Forts of Rajasthan
- Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
- Keoladeo National Park
National Parks
- Ranthambore National Park
- Keoladeo National Park
Tiger Reserves
- Ranthambore
- Sariska
Wildlife Sanctuaries
- Sariska
Geography & Nature
The lay of the land
Major Rivers
- Chambal
- Banas
- Luni
Mountain Ranges
- Aravalli Range
Major Lakes
- Lake Pichola
- Sambhar Salt Lake
On the Map of India
Location & land neighbours
Neighbouring States & UTs
- Punjab
- Haryana
- Uttar Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Gujarat
Economy & Agriculture
How Rajasthan works
Mining, tourism, and textile/handicraft industries complement a mostly arid agricultural base.
Key Industries
- Mining (marble, zinc)
- Textiles
- Tourism
- Handicrafts
Major Crops
- Bajra
- Mustard
- Wheat
Largest Producer Of
Infrastructure & Connectivity
Getting around Rajasthan
Airports
- Jaipur International Airport
- Udaipur Airport
Metro Rail
- Jaipur Metro
Education & Research
Centres of learning
Major Universities
- University of Rajasthan
- BITS Pilani
Research Institutes
- Central Arid Zone Research Institute
Heritage & GI Tags
Craft & legacy
GI-Tagged Treasures
Monuments
Handicrafts
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Sources & Verification
Authoritative references used to verify facts on this page
Sources
- Know India — National Portal of India — Government
- Survey of India — Government
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways — Government
- Indian Railways (Ministry of Railways) — Government
- Airports Authority of India — Government
- University Grants Commission — Government
Last verified: 02 July 2026 · Facts without a listed source are marked “Verification Pending” and are being audited progressively via the CMS.
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