Rajput Gahlot (Hindu traditions) in India


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Introduction / History

Starting in the 5th century, there was a massive attack by the White Huns in what is now northern and northwestern India and Pakistan. About a century later the reigning Hindu-based Gupta Empire broke up, leaving the Subcontinent vulnerable to Muslim invaders from the north. As time went on, invaders took over land and integrated with the settled peoples of this region. Tribal leaders, especially those involved with defense, were accepted as Kshatrya, the second highest varna (major type of castes) in Hindu society, while their followers became the fourth and lowest varna. Priests became the Brahmins, the highest of the four varnas.

The Rajputs, who were part of the Kshatrya varna, became politically important in the seventh century. From around 800 Rajput dynasties ruled northern India. Petty Rajput kingdoms were the main obstacle for Muslim domination of the Hindu subcontinent. For hundreds of years Rajputs were the warriors who defended kingdoms from invaders and conquered others. Whenever possible, Rajputs settled down, became nobles, and enjoyed the lives of landed gentry.

Over a period of a couple hundred years, invaders penetrated the Rajput wall that protected the Subcontinent. Some Rajput subgroups converted to Islam during this time. The British Empire put an end to the Moghul Empire, but they recruited Rajputs into their military units. In the early 1970s Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi abolished Rajput titles and property rights. The Rajputs have kept alive their proud history of conquest, bravery, and military might.


Where Are they Located?

Rajputs are divided by clans such as the Gahlots. The the Gahlot clan lives in both Rajasthan and Gujarat, two states in India adjacent to Pakistan.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Though Gahlot Rajputs are still in the armed forces or own land, many have moved on to other livelihoods. Wealthy Rajputs now own impressive hotels in Rajasthan where tourists can be introduced to their history and culture. Rajputs who aren't so fortunate work as small businessmen or wage laborers.

Rajputs try to marry their daughters into clans of higher rank than their own. The Rajput clans in Rajasthan have the highest status, so families want their daughters to marry men from that state. Unfortunately, Rajputs often marry their daughters off while they are very young.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Forward caste Hindus often become devotees of a couple of gods. Typically, Rajputs worship Shiva (the destroyer), Surya (the sun god), and Durga (the mother goddess). They also have patron gods to turn to for protection. They celebrate Dasahara, a festival dedicated to Durga. During this festival, they sacrifice a buffalo to celebrate this goddess' victory over a buffalo demon. To find spiritual answers, Hindus often turn to gurus.


What Are Their Needs?

Gahlot Rajputs are going through an identity crisis. They can no longer depend on land ownership or military careers, especially with the Indian government reserving prestigious jobs for "backward" (ie, underprivileged) castes. Believers with the right skills can help them during this time of transition.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Hindu Gahlot Rajput community to increasingly grow in awareness of Jesus and their need for Him.
Pray the Lord will give them a spiritual hunger, then satisfy that hunger.
Pray that these Rajputs will understand the value of becoming part of God's royal family.
Pray for a Holy Spirit led humility for all Rajput communities to fall at the feet of the King of kings.
Pray for a disciple making movement among every Rajput community.


Scripture Prayers for the Rajput Gahlot (Hindu traditions) in India.


References

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/20390/IN
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gahlot
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Rajput+Gahlot&init=public
https://www.rajputmatrimony.com/gahlot-matrimonial
https://books.google.com/books?id=Cc2HyXP5dygC&pg=PA73&lpg=PA73&dq=rajput+Gahlot&source=bl&ots=yddJcW6ODt&sig=3rgiJnrsF-obikcOy7WTfKGdfXI&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi9p_2mnfXRAhUN5WMKHUp5D9EQ6AEIVTAN
https://joshuaproject.net/index.php/people_groups/17928/IN
http://induhistory.blogspot.com/p/rajput-history.html
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Rajput
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajput


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

The Rajputs

Source:  Asia Harvest      Download

People Name General Rajput Gahlot (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Rajput Gahlot (Hindu traditions)
Pronunciation gah-LOAT RAHJ-put
Alternate Names राजपूत, गहलोत
Population this Country 647,000
Population all Countries 647,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 13
PeopleID3 20390
ROP3 Code 116174
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 21
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Rajasthan
222,000
Uttar Pradesh
152,000
Madhya Pradesh
96,000
Bihar
64,000
Gujarat
30,000
Uttarakhand
21,000
Himachal Pradesh
14,000
West Bengal
11,000
Maharashtra
10,000
Jharkhand
7,200
Jammu and Kashmir
6,800
Andhra Pradesh
2,900
Delhi
2,700
Punjab
2,000
Chhattisgarh
1,800
Districts Interactive map, listing and data download
Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 21  (only 20 largest shown)
  Rajasthan 222,000
  Uttar Pradesh 152,000
  Madhya Pradesh 96,000
  Bihar 64,000
  Gujarat 30,000
  Uttarakhand 21,000
  Himachal Pradesh 14,000
  West Bengal 11,000
  Maharashtra 10,000
  Jharkhand 7,200
  Jammu and Kashmir 6,800
  Andhra Pradesh 2,900
  Delhi 2,700
  Punjab 2,000
  Chhattisgarh 1,800
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (347,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 30
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Marwari (India)
44,000
Mewari
42,000
Wagdi
33,000
Gujarati
22,000
Bhojpuri
22,000
Kanauji
7,300
Garhwali
6,500
Bengali
6,200
Dhundari
4,000
Dogri
4,000
Marathi
3,800
Maithili
2,500
Punjabi, Eastern
2,300
Braj Bhasha
2,300
Pahari, Mahasu
2,200
Primary Language Hindi (347,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 30
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Marwari (India) 44,000
  Mewari 42,000
  Wagdi 33,000
  Gujarati 22,000
  Bhojpuri 22,000
  Kanauji 7,300
  Garhwali 6,500
  Bengali 6,200
  Dhundari 4,000
  Dogri 4,000
  Marathi 3,800
  Maithili 2,500
  Punjabi, Eastern 2,300
  Braj Bhasha 2,300
  Pahari, Mahasu 2,200
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Video Source Asia Harvest
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