Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A state of northwest India on the border with Pakistan. Formerly composed of numerous princely states mostly under Rajput rule, the region fell to the British in the 1800s, was integrated into independent India after 1947, and gained statehood in 1956. Jaipur is the capital.
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- proper noun State in western
India which hasJaipur as its capital.
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Examples
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HINDON (RAJASTHAN): With talks between Gujjars and the Rajasthan government on the reservation issue collapsing, Gujjar leader Kiroisingh Bainsla along with hundreds of his supporters on Tuesday began a march from Karauli district to Jaipur in support of their demands.
The Times of India 2010
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May 23rd, 2009 Jajiwal (RAJASTHAN - Acute water scarcity leading to drought like condition and intense heat forced the residents of Jajiwal village in Rajasthan, to perform a fire ritual to please the rain gods shower their bounty on them.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
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Jaipur, in Rajasthan, is a popular tourist destination about 260km (160 miles) from the Indian capital, Delhi.
Archive 2008-05-01 Not a sheep 2008
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Jaipur, in Rajasthan, is a popular tourist destination about 260km (160 miles) from the Indian capital, Delhi.
The BBC - spot the deliberate omission Not a sheep 2008
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One of the characters, Nickolai Rajasthan, is a genetically-engineered tiger with a strong religious background, yet he was created by the very technology which society is against.
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The state of Rajasthan is known for it's dusty landscapes and vibrantly dressed women, shining silver accoutrements and rainbow colored jems; my first stop in Ranthambore, made famous by the magnificent tigers roaming Ranthambore National Park, brought me to a small craft cooperative teeming with brightly printed fabrics stamped and sewn on site.
Marissa Bronfman: Shopping and Safari Chic in Rajasthan Marissa Bronfman 2010
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It can be an art exhibit, a concert in Rajasthan -- a wall in India became an inspiration.
Tory Burch: Fashion's Newest Power Woman Morgan Brennan 2010
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The state of Rajasthan is known for it's dusty landscapes and vibrantly dressed women, shining silver accoutrements and rainbow colored jems; my first stop in Ranthambore, made famous by the magnificent tigers roaming Ranthambore National Park, brought me to a small craft cooperative teeming with brightly printed fabrics stamped and sewn on site.
Marissa Bronfman: Shopping and Safari Chic in Rajasthan Marissa Bronfman 2010
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It can be an art exhibit, a concert in Rajasthan -- a wall in India became an inspiration.
Tory Burch: Fashion's Newest Power Woman Morgan Brennan 2010
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Jaipur, the cultural hub of Rajasthan, is one of the hottest tourist destinations of India.
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