Rajasthan

English

Etymology

From Hindi राजा (rājā, “king”) + स्थान (sthān, “locality”). Compare -stan.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈɹɑːd͡ʒəstæn/

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Rajasthan

  1. A state in northwestern India, created in 1949 and replacing the former province of Rajputana. Capital: Jaipur. [from 20th c.]
  2. (historical) Various parts of northwestern India within Rajputana province. [from 19th c.]

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