History glossary
Rajputs
warrior lineages and ruling houses in northwestern and northern India.
- Category
- Social and political group
- Region
- Northern and northwestern India
- Date range
- Medieval and early modern period
What it means
Rajputs were warrior lineages and ruling houses, especially important in northwestern and northern India. Under Akbar, many Rajput elites entered Mughal service through alliance, marriage diplomacy, rank and military command.
