Rajasthan
Rajasthan
Rajasthan (pronunciation: /ˈrɑːdʒəstæn/; etymology: "Land of Kings") is a state in the northern part of India. It is the largest Indian state by area and the seventh largest by population.
History
Rajasthan's history dates back to the prehistoric times. Around 3,000 BC, it had a culture akin to the Indus Valley Civilisation. The first Aryan settlement was at Dundhmer in modern Rajasthan's Bandmer district.
Geography
Rajasthan is located on the northwestern side of India, where it comprises most of the wide and inhospitable Thar Desert (also known as the "Rajasthan Desert" and "Great Indian Desert") and shares a border with the Pakistani provinces of Punjab to the northwest and Sindh to the west.
Demographics
The state of Rajasthan is primarily inhabited by Hindus, who make up 88.49% of the population. Muslims make up 9.07%, Sikhs 1.27% and Jains 0.91%.
Economy
Rajasthan's economy is primarily agricultural and pastoral. Wheat and barley are cultivated over large areas, as are pulses, sugarcane, and oilseeds. Rajasthan is among the largest producers of edible oils in India and the second largest producer of oilseeds.
Culture
Rajasthan is known for its traditional, colorful art. The block prints, tie and dye prints, Bagaru prints, Sanganer prints, and Zari embroidery are major export products from Rajasthan.
Health
Rajasthan has a number of well known and respected healthcare facilities, including the SMS Medical College, Jaipur and the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Rajasthan
- Wikipedia's article - Rajasthan
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