Rajasthan
A state in northwestern India, created in 1949 and replacing the former province of…A state in northwestern India, created in 1949 and replacing the former province of Rajputana. Capital and largest city: Jaipur.
Meaning
2 sensesA state in northwestern India, created in 1949 and replacing the former province of Rajputana. Capital and largest city: Jaipur.
Rajasthan
Раджастха́нRadžastxán
(historical)Various parts of northwestern India within Rajputana province.
Translations
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Origin
From Hindi राजा (rājā, “king”) + स्थान (sthān, “locality”). Compare -stan.From Hindi राजा (rājā, “king”) + स्थान (sthān, “locality”). Compare -stan.
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