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.

Origin of Rajput

1
<Hindi, equivalent to Sanskrit rāj king (see raj) + putra son

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Rajput

Rajpoot

/ (ˈrɑːdʒpʊt) /


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

Origin of Rajput

1
C16: from Hindi, from Sanskrit rājan king; see raj

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