Rajput

[ rahj-poot ]

noun

1. a member of a Hindu people claiming descent from the ancient Kshatriya, or warrior caste, and noted for their military spirit.

Rajput

/ ˈrɑːdʒpʊt /

noun

1. Hinduism one of a Hindu military caste claiming descent from the Kshatriya, the original warrior caste

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rajput¹

< Hindi, equivalent to Sanskrit rāj king ( raj ) + putra son

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rajput¹

C16: from Hindi, from Sanskrit rājan king; see raj

Example Sentences

Now, India's federal investigators have told a court that Rajput, a rising star in India's popular Hindi film industry, died by suicide and that neither Chakraborty nor her family had a role in his death.

From BBC

What was most tragic, she adds, was that Kanwar’s death was used by the Rajput community as a mobilising force to benefit them politically and to make money.

From BBC

Project manager Ashish Rajput said that the AI system's cameras, comparable to those used by the Indian Army along the nation's borders, are programmed to even detect humans near railway lines.

From BBC

Look for the Rajput miniature paintings and Qajar paintings from Iran.

From New York Times

Rajput has been fervently preparing for a job in the army, working in a low-paid data-entry job to afford private coaching to become a soldier and support his unemployed parents.

From Seattle Times