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Rajasthan (Hindi:[rɑːdʒəsˈtʰɑːn]ⓘ; lit. 'Land of Kings') is a state in northern India.[1] It shares its western boundary with Pakistan and Gujarat to the southwest, Madhya Pradesh to the southeast, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana to the northeast, and Punjab to its north. The state encompasses a total area of 342,239 square kms.[2]
The Jat community in Rajasthan has a longstanding agricultural tradition and has been a key player in the state's political sphere for several decades.[3][4] The community became notably active in politics during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. A notable milestone in their political history was the establishment of the Bharatpur kingdom, which was founded by Maharaja Suraj Mal in the 18th century.[5][6][7] Maharana Kirat Singh, also known as Rana Kirat Singh, was a Jat emperor who ruled Gohad kingdom (1803–1805) in Madhya Pradesh, India, from 1763 to 1735. He was the princely state's founder and first ruler (1805–1835) of Dholpur.[8][9] He was the founder and first ruler of Dholpur (princely state) (1805–1835). These events marked the Jats' rise to prominence and power within the region.
Maharaja Suraj Mal (Founder of Bharatpur State)Kirat Singh (Founder of Dholpur State)
As a folk deity, Veer Tejaji is highly esteemed in Rajasthan and renowned for his bravery and status. Celebrated for his efforts toward social reform, he is frequently linked to the political and cultural narratives of the Jat group.[10] Tejaji's efforts to promote moral principles and solidarity among people, as well as his opposition to caste prejudice, will always be remembered. There are many ways to remember his life and deeds, such as yearly fairs honoring his memory and temples built in his honor.[11][12]
Since India did not conduct a caste-based census after 1931, it is currently unknown how many Jat people live in Rajasthan. There are about 5.6 crore people living in Rajasthan overall, with the Jat community being the largest and most influential caste in Rajasthan state.[13][14]
Approximately 1 crore people, or 8-10% of Rajasthan's total population, are Jats.[14]
Veer Teja (Folk deity)
In the modern era, the Jats of Rajasthan have continued to be a significant force in the state’s politics. Their influence stems from both their historical legacy and their substantial demographic presence. According to recent reports, Jats comprise around 8% to 10% of the total electorate in Rajasthan.[15][16]
In the 2023 Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Elections, the Indian National Congress nominated 36 Jat candidates; out of which 16 won. On the other hand, 13 of the 31 Jat candidates who received tickets from the BJP won.[17][18] Elections were won by one member of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party i.e., Hanuman Beniwal and two independent are Priyanka Chaudhary and Jivaram Chaudhary. Therefore, 32 members of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly belongs to Jat community.[19]
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^Singh, Vir (2004). The Jats: Their Role & Contribution to the Socio-economic Life and Polity of North & North-west India (3rd Volume ed.). Low Price Publications.
^Nijjar, Bakhshish Singh (2008). Origins and History of Jats and Other Allied Nomadic Tribes of India. Atlantic Publishers & Distributors. p. 424. ISBN 978-81-269-0908-7.
^Pande, Ram (1970). Bharatpur Upto 1826: A Social and Political History of the Jats. Rama Publishers.
^"Maharaja Surajmal Jat: राजस्थान के अजेय जाट महाराज जिन्होने अकबर की कब्र को खोद दिया था". Zee News (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-03-15.
^"Bharatpur News: जाटों के प्लेटो थे महाराजा सूरजमल". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-03-15.
^Tyagi, Vidya Prakash (2009). Martial races of Undivided India. Gyan Publishing House. p. 75. ISBN 978-81-7835-775-1. As a compensation for Gohad, the Jat ruler Rana Kirat Singh was given Dhaulpur, Badi and Rajakheda; Kirat Singh moved to Dhaulpur in December 1805. Ballabhgarh was another important princely state founded by the Jats of the Tewatia ...
^Shashi, Shyam Singh (1996). Encyclopaedia Indica: Princely States in Colonial India. Encyclopaedia Indica: India, Pakistan, Bangladesh. Vol. 168. Anmol Publications. p. 52. ISBN 978-81-7041-859-7.
^Saini, Vishwanath. "Rajasthan Chunav: क्या पीएम मोदी राजस्थान के तेजाजी मंदिर में हनुमान बेनीवाल की वजह से आए?". OneIndia. Retrieved 16 March 2024.
^"Form Board in Name of Veer Tejaji: Sachin Pilot Writes to Rajasthan CM Gehlot". News18. 2022-11-04. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
^Sharma, Ankit (2016-07-13). "Veer Tejaji: The legendary folk hero of Rajasthan". Hindu God Ganesh. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
^चौधरी, गोवर्धन (2023-08-21). "92 साल पहले सबसे ज्यादा थे जाट-ब्राह्मण: 1931 की जातिगत जनगणना के आंकड़े; जानिए- राजपूत, भील, मीणा, गुर्जर की कितनी थी आबादी". Dainik Bhaskar (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-03-20.
^ ab"1931 Estimated population by castes, Rajasthan ( PDF )" (PDF). Censusindia.gov.in. Retrieved 20 March 2023.
^"Rajasthan Elections 2023: Jat vote holds key to power but which way will the community swing?". Moneycontrol. 2023-10-20. Retrieved 2024-03-15.
^"Jat Votes: Key To Power in Rajasthan Politics". www.india.com. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
^"कांग्रेस के 36, बीजेपी के 31... राजस्थान के जाट बेल्ट में किसका चलेगा ट्रंप कार्ड?". आज तक (in Hindi). 2023-11-21. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
^"राजस्थान में जाटों ने कांग्रेस का किया सपोर्ट? 16 प्रत्याशी जीते; समझें पूरा गणित". Hindustan (in Hindi). Retrieved 2024-03-16.
^Roytalukdar, Rakhee. "32 Jats in Assembly but not looking for ministerial berths, says Rajasthan Jat Mahasabha head Raja Ram Meel". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-03-16.
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