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This is only a partial list of famous [[Rajput]]s, members of the Rajput community of [[Northern India]] and [[Pakistan]]. |
This is only a partial list of famous [[Rajput]]s, members of the Rajput community of [[Northern India]] and [[Pakistan]]. |
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=== HISTORICAL === |
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The Rajputs have contributed to many facets of Indian |
The Rajputs have contributed to many facets of Indian life, both historically and in the modern age. A few prominent Rajputs are mentioned below: |
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* [[Rama]], King of Kosala[Awadh/Audh], ancestor to most Suryavanshi Rajputs including the royal houses of Mewar(Udaipur), Marwar(Jodhpur) and Dhundar(Jaipur) |
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* [[Krishna]], ruler of [[Dwarka]] in Gujarat. |
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* [[Parikshit]], ruler of Indraprashtha and Hastinapur(Delhi), ancestor to most Chandravanshi Rajputs |
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* Raja [[Raja Paurava/ Raja Porus]] Brave Rajput king who fought Alexander the great. This was the bloodiest war for Alexander, his descendanta are Katoch Rajputs. |
* Raja [[Raja Paurava/ Raja Porus]] Brave Rajput king who fought Alexander the great. This was the bloodiest war for Alexander, his descendanta are Katoch Rajputs. |
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* [[Bhoja]]-Greatest King of Central India in Medieval times and a great Philisopher. |
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* Raja [[Pajawan or Pajjun]] (King of Amber. Brother in law and general of Prithviraj Chauhan) |
* Raja [[Pajawan or Pajjun]] (King of Amber. Brother in law and general of Prithviraj Chauhan) |
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* [[Raja Bhagwant Das]] (King of Amber Rajasthan. Won Kashmir and western parts for Moughals) |
* [[Raja Bhagwant Das]] (King of Amber Rajasthan. Won Kashmir and western parts for Moughals) |
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* [[Jayapala]], the [[Hindushahi]] ruler of Northwest India, Pakistan and Eastern Afghanistan. |
* [[Jayapala]], the [[Hindushahi]] ruler of Northwest India, Pakistan and Eastern Afghanistan. |
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* [[Bappa Rawal]], First Gehlot king at Chitrakut(Chittor), Defeated Muslim Invaders from Iran. Followed his Parmar Uncle to throne of Chittor. |
* [[Bappa Rawal]], First Gehlot king at Chitrakut(Chittor), Defeated Muslim Invaders from Iran. Followed his Parmar Uncle to throne of Chittor. |
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* [[Prithviraj Chauhan]](King of Ajmer at the age of 13 and last Hindu king of Delhi) |
* [[Prithviraj Chauhan]](King of Ajmer at the age of 13 and Second last Hindu king of Delhi) |
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* [[Rana Kumbha]], Glorious ruler at Chittor in 15th century, built many palaces, never lost a battle. |
* [[Rana Kumbha]], Glorious ruler at Chittor in 15th century, built many palaces, never lost a battle. |
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* [[Rana Udai Singh II]] (Founder of [[Udaipur]]) |
* [[Rana Udai Singh II]] (Founder of [[Udaipur]]) |
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* [[Maharana Pratap]], |
* [[Maharana Pratap]],One of the greatest warriors of Rajputana, Last and only Hindu Ruler to defy mughals. Titled - Chattis Rajkul Shringar, Hinduva Suraj Hindupati for his bravery and for being the last torch bearer of Hinduism. |
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* [[Rao Shekha]], King of Amarsar, The [[Shekhawat]] sub-clan of [[Kachwaha]] Clan of [[Jaipur]] is named after him. one of the great warriors of Rajputana. |
* [[Rao Shekha]], King of Amarsar, The [[Shekhawat]] sub-clan of [[Kachwaha]] Clan of [[Jaipur]] is named after him. one of the great warriors of Rajputana. |
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* [[Dulla Bhatti]] |
* [[Dulla Bhatti]] |
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* [[Rana Hamir]]-Ruler of Mewar, Saviour of Gehlot Sisodia clan. |
* [[Rana Hamir]]-Ruler of Mewar, Saviour of Gehlot Sisodia clan. |
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* [[Banda Bahadur]]- Greatest Warrior. Converted To Sikhism under Guru nanak dev influence and won innumerable conquests for him. Defeated Mughal armies many times and drew them out of the north India. |
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* [[Banda Bahadur]] |
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* [[Ram Singh]]- In army of Banda Bahadur |
* [[Ram Singh]]- In army of Banda Bahadur |
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* [[Mira Bai]](Famous devotee and poet) |
* [[Mira Bai]](Famous devotee and poet). Born In Udaipur and married king of Jodhpur Rathore Clan.Consumed Poison and still lived. She was greatest devotee of Lord Krishna. |
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* [[Rana Sanga]]-Ruler of mewar and regarded as greatest warrior of India. |
* [[Rana Sanga]]-Ruler of mewar and regarded as greatest warrior of India. |
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* [[Rawal Ratan Singh]]-Husband of Rani Padimini, Sisodiya ruler of Chittor (13 a.d.) |
* [[Rawal Ratan Singh]]-Husband of Rani Padimini, Sisodiya ruler of Chittor (13 a.d.) |
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* [[Ram Singh Pathania]]- Hero of Revolts against British, Tomar Rajput. |
* [[Ram Singh Pathania]]- Hero of Revolts against British, Tomar Rajput. |
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=== MODERN DAY === |
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====National politics==== |
====National politics==== |
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* [[Vishwanath Pratap Singh]] , Former Prime Minister of India |
* [[Vishwanath Pratap Singh]] , Former Prime Minister of India.The 10th Prime Minister of India. Former Finance Minister of India. Also Served as Chief Minister Of Uttar Pradesh. |
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* [[Chandra Shekhar]], |
* [[Chandra Shekhar]], The 11th Prime Minister of India. Led Samajwadi Janata Party (Rashtriya) |
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* [[Bhairon Singh Shekhawat]] Former Vice President of India |
* [[Bhairon Singh Shekhawat]] Former Vice President of India. Also served Three times Chief Minister Of Rajasthan from BJP party. |
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* [[Bhakt Darshan]](Singh Rawat)Former Union Minister Govt. of India |
* [[Bhakt Darshan]](Singh Rawat)Former Union Minister Govt. of India.He is one of the few Indian politicians to have been the Minister for Defence, Finance and External Affairs. |
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* [[Jaswant Singh]] - Leader of opposition, [[Rajya Sabha]]& Former Finance Minister of India |
* [[Jaswant Singh]] - Leader of opposition, [[Rajya Sabha]]& Former Finance Minister of India |
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* [[Arjun Singh]] - Senior Congress Leader. Minister for Human Resource and Development . Served 2 Times as chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh. |
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* [[Arjun Singh]] - MHRD minister. |
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* [[Anugrah Narayan Sinha]] - Eminent Freedom Fighter |
* [[Anugrah Narayan Sinha]] - Eminent Freedom Fighter |
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* [[Karan Singh]] - Congress Leader & First Governor of Jammu & kashmir |
* [[Karan Singh]] - Congress Leader & First Governor of Jammu & kashmir |
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* Maharani [[Gayatri Devi]] |
* Maharani [[Gayatri Devi]] - Won the constituency in the Lok Sabha in 1962 , 1967,1971. |
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* [[Rajnath Singh]] - President of BJP. |
* [[Rajnath Singh]] - President of BJP. Also served as Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh. |
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* Thakur Rajveer Singh-former member of parliament(Aonla, U.P.) |
* Thakur Rajveer Singh-former member of parliament(Aonla, U.P.) |
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* [[Amar Singh]] - He is the general secretary of the Samajwadi Party and a member of the Rajya Sabha. |
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* [[Digvijay Singh]] Former Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh. |
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* [[Shivraj Singh]] Chielf Minister, Madhya Pradesh. |
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====State politics==== |
====State politics==== |
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* [[Digvijay Singh]] - Congress Leader Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh |
* [[Digvijay Singh]] - Congress Leader Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh state for two five-year terms |
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* [[Raman Singh]] - Chief Minister of chhattisgarh from BJP party. He has been chief minister since December 7, 2003. Won State elections for the second time. |
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* [[Virbhadra Singh]] - Former Chief Minister of Himachal pradesh from Indian national Congress. |
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* [[Satyendra Narayan Sinha]] - Congress Leader & Former Chief Minister of Bihar |
* [[Satyendra Narayan Sinha]] - Congress Leader & Former Chief Minister of Bihar |
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* [[Deep Narayan Singh]] - Former Chief Minister of Bihar |
* [[Deep Narayan Singh]] - Former Chief Minister of Bihar |
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* [[Anand Mohan Singh]] - Former M.P., Chairperson Of Bihar People's Party. |
* [[Anand Mohan Singh]] - Former M.P., Chairperson Of Bihar People's Party. |
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* [[Bhagat Singh Koshiyari]]-Former Chief Minister-Uttrakhand |
* [[Bhagat Singh Koshiyari]]-Former Chief Minister-Uttrakhand |
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* [[Shivraj Singh]] - Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh. |
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* [[Dilip Singh Judeo]] - He was the Indian Minister of State for Environment and Forests. |
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* [[ Ram Lal Chauhan]] - Former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. Served 2 times as Chief Minister of the state in 1977 and in 1980. |
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* Yeshwant Singh Parmar - Dr. Parmar remained Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh State from 1960 to 1977. In all he remained Chief Minister of the State for over 17 years and served people from the core of his heart. |
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* [[Madhav Singh Solanki]] - Former Chief Minister of Gujrat. |
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* [[Shankersinh Vaghela]] - Former Chief Minister of Gujrat , Current M.P. in Lok Sabha. |
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* [[Nareshchandra Singh]] - Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from Indian National Congress. |
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* [[Narayana Singh Deo]] - Former Chief Minister of Orissa. |
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* [[Kalikesh Singh Deo]] - Member of Parliament from Saintala Assembly Constituency. |
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* [[ Kalyan Singh Kalvi]] - He was cabinet minister in government of India in 1991 with portfolio of energy. |
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====Military==== |
====Military==== |
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=====Param Vir Chakra===== |
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* CHM [[Piru Singh]] Shekhawat. Awarded Param Veer Chakra posthumously for gallantry of highest order, during the [[1947 Indo-Pakistani war]]. |
* CHM [[Piru Singh]] Shekhawat. Awarded Param Veer Chakra posthumously for gallantry of highest order, during the [[1947 Indo-Pakistani war]]. |
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* Major [[Shaitan Singh]] Bhati. Awarded the Param Vir Chakra, the highest gallantry award posthumously during the 1962 Indo-China war.<ref>[http://indianarmy.nic.in/PVC/photo_15.htm PVC<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
* Major [[Shaitan Singh]] Bhati. Awarded the Param Vir Chakra, the highest gallantry award posthumously during the 1962 Indo-China war.<ref>[http://indianarmy.nic.in/PVC/photo_15.htm PVC<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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* Naib subedar Hardev singh Jadeja of Jamnagar gujarat(Kotha Bhadukiya) |
* Naib subedar Hardev singh Jadeja of Jamnagar gujarat(Kotha Bhadukiya) |
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=====Maha Vir Chakra===== |
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*Brigadier [[Bhawani Singh of Jaipur]] |
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* Thakur Sher Singh [[Parmara]]<ref>[http://o3.indiatimes.com/mytimes/archive/2006/12/24/3165605.aspx Vote for the Indian of the Year for 2006<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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*Lt. Col [[Kishan Singh Rathore]] (Ghadsisar, [[Bikaner]]) |
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*Brigadier [[Bhawani Singh of Jaipur]] |
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*Lt. Col [[Kishan Singh Rathore]] (Ghadsisar, [[Bikaner]]) |
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*Subedar Major Sukh Singh Shekhawat (1946) |
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*Lance Naik Nahar Singh Jhala (1986) |
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=====Ashoka Chakra===== |
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* Subedar Lal Singh Rathore (Ranerav-Jodhpur) |
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* Defedar Sultan Singh Rathore (Mamdola-Didwana) |
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* Subedar Sajjan Singh Rathore, 13 Kamoan (Bikaner) |
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* Capt. Mahendra Singh Tanwar, Raj Riff (Sikar) |
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=====Kirti Chakra===== |
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* Captain [[Karni Singh Rathore]] (Later on Promoted to Colonel) [[Lakhau]] [[Churu]] |
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* Havaldar Amar Singh Rathore (Ramdawas, Jodhpur) |
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* Suberdar Ummaid Singh Rathore (Kuliyana, [[Parbatsar]], [[Nagaur]]) |
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* Brig. Ransher Singh Ranawat (Kankarwa, Mewar) [[1971 war]] |
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=====Shaurya Chakra===== |
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*Haviladar Chatra Singh (Devatu-Shergarh) |
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*Sargent Jagmal Singh (Kalwatoki Dhani, Barmer) |
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*Captain Harendra Singh Rathore (Ramganj, Ajmer) |
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*Major Bhupendra Singh Rathore, 14 grenadiers (Hanumangarh) |
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*Lt.Colonel Saurabh Singh Shekhawat, 21 Para (Special Forces);Dhani Daulat Singh, Bansur, Alwar |
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*Ranveer Singh Jhala, (Delwara) |
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*Ranveer Singh Shekhawat, 20 Sikh, Operation Mizoram, (Bikaner) |
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*Ranveer Singh Achra, Arty (Jhunjhunu) |
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=====Vir Chakra===== |
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*Major G.S. Jhala (19 Grenadiers) |
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*Lt. Col. Govind Singh Shekhawat (Khudi, Sikar) |
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*Nayak Gokul Singh Rathore (Chitai, Parbatsar) |
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*Jamadar Chotu Singh (Devari) |
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*Brigadier Jagmal Singh Rathore, 19 Grenadiers (Garabdesar, Bikaner) |
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*Col. Naval Singh Rajawat |
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*Captain Narpat Singh Rathore (Raniya, Jodhpur) |
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*Brigadier Bagh Singh Rathore (Bikaner) |
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*Havaldar Bhanwar Singh (Roda Nokha, Bikaner) |
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*Brigabier Mahaveer Singh (Uncha, Chittorgarh) |
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*Col. Megh Singh Rathore (Khariya, Bilada, Jodhpur) |
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*Lt. Col. Sumer Singh Shekhawat (Gangiasar, Jhunjhunu) |
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*Col. Shayamveer Singh Rathore (Kota) |
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*Brigadier Hamir Singh |
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*Lance Naik Bhanwar Singh Jhala, 18 Raj Rif (badi sadri,Mewar) |
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*Lance Naik Bhanwar Singh Rathore, 18 Raj Rif (Rata, Bikaner) |
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*Major Jai Singh, 13 Grenadiers (Thelasar, [[Churu]]) also Sena Medal, President Police Medal |
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*Major Puran Singh, 13 Grenadiers, (Bikaner), 1965 |
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*Jagmal Singh Rathore, 13 Grenadiers, (Bikaner), 1971 |
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*Dy comdt Chandan Singh Chandel(BSF)(godras, Nagore) |
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=====Sena Medal===== |
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*Lt. Col. Sumer Singh Shekhawat (Gangiasar, Jhunjhunu) |
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*Brig. J.S. Shekhawat (Luhakana) |
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*Brig. Ransher Singh Ranawat (Kankarwa, Mewar) 1971 Indo-Pak war |
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=====Police medal===== |
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*Late Shri Sultan Singh IPS |
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*Jagmal singh Rathore RPS, |
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*Ajeet Singh Shekhawat IPS, |
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*Balu Singh RPS, |
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====Defence==== |
=====Defence===== |
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* [[Sagat Singh]] - [[Rajasthan]] |
* [[Sagat Singh]] - [[Rajasthan]] |
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* [[Karni Singh Rathore]] - K.C |
* [[Karni Singh Rathore]] - K.C |
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* [[Capt. Digamber Singh Negi]] - 15 Garhwal Rifle <ref> |
* [[Capt. Digamber Singh Negi]] - 15 Garhwal Rifle <ref> |
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====Academics==== |
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* Thakur Sher Singh [[Parmara]]<ref>[http://o3.indiatimes.com/mytimes/archive/2006/12/24/3165605.aspx Vote for the Indian of the Year for 2006<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> |
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====Sports==== |
====Sports==== |
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*[[Rajyashree Kumari]]- Ace Shooter<ref>[http://www.realbikaner.com/personality/index.html Kumari at Real Personalities of Bikaner]</ref> |
*[[Rajyashree Kumari]]- Ace Shooter<ref>[http://www.realbikaner.com/personality/index.html Kumari at Real Personalities of Bikaner]</ref> |
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* [[Dhyan "Chand" Singh]] - Hockey player |
* [[Dhyan "Chand" Singh]] - Hockey player / Greatest Hockey Player ever to have played the game. |
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* [[R. P. Singh]] - Cricketer |
* [[R. P. Singh]] - Cricketer/ Premier Fast Bowler of Indian Cricket Team |
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* [[Deepak Thakur]] - Hockey Player |
* [[Deepak Thakur]] - Hockey Player / Indian Team Striker |
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* [[Chetan Chauhan]] - Cricketer |
* [[Chetan Chauhan]] - Cricketer / Former Opening Batsman For India, Opened with Sunil Gavaskar. |
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* [[Parimarjan Negi]] - Chess |
* [[Parimarjan Negi]] - Chess Grandmaster. |
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* [[Devesh Chauhan]] - Hockey Player |
* [[Devesh Chauhan]] - Hockey Player / Indian team Goal Keeper |
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* [[Lokendra singh]] - Indian Polo Team Captain |
* [[Lokendra singh]] - Indian Polo Team Captain |
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* [[Dalip Singh Rana]] ([[The Great Khali]]) - Wrestler |
* [[Dalip Singh Rana]] ([[The Great Khali]]) - Wrestler |
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* [[Vivek Singh]] - Hockey player |
* [[Vivek Singh]] - Hockey player |
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* [[Mahendra Singh Dhoni]] - India cricket team captain |
* [[Mahendra Singh Dhoni]] - India cricket team captain |
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* [[Vikram Solanki]] - Cricketer |
* [[Vikram Solanki]] - Cricketer / English Team opening Batsman. |
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* [[Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore]] - Olympic Silver Medalist |
* [[Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore]] - Olympic Silver Medalist |
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* [[Rajesh Chauhan]] - Cricketer |
* [[Rajesh Chauhan]] - Cricketer/ Former Spinner of the Indian team. |
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* [[Roop Singh]] - Hockey player |
* [[Roop Singh]] - Hockey player / Brother of the legendary Dhyan Chand. |
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* [[Vishal Singh]] - Polo Player |
* [[Vishal Singh]] - Polo Player |
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* [[Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji]] - Test cricketer |
* [[Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji]] - Test cricketer/ Ranji Trophy Named after him. |
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* [[Raj Singh Dungarpur]] - Former President of BCCI |
* [[Raj Singh Dungarpur]] - Former President of BCCI |
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* [[Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji]] - Test Cricketer |
* [[Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji]] - Test Cricketer / Duleep Trophy named after him. |
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* [[Jaspal Rana]] - Shooter |
* [[Jaspal Rana]] - Shooter |
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* [[Hanumant Singh]] - Test cricketer |
* [[Hanumant Singh]] - Test cricketer |
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* [[Ravindra Singh Jadeja]] - Member of Indian One day squad.Vice Captain of Indian U/19 World Cup Winning Team/ Plays for Rajasthan Royals in IPL. |
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* [[Ajay Jadeja]]- Son of Shri Duleepsinhji . Captained Indian cricket team at international level.Was a brillant fielder and Very good middle order batsman for india. |
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* [[Amar Singh]] - Former test player of India. He was the first Indian Fast bowler and Allrounder. |
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* [[ Mohnish Parmar]] - Unorthodox Spinner / Highest Wicket Taker For Ranji 2008-09 Season. |
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* [[ Vikram rathore]] - Former Indian team opener and played for Punjab. |
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* [[Lalchand Rajput]] - Former Indian team player also served as a manager of Indian Cricket team. |
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====Art, Culture, Cinema, Law & Fashion==== |
====Art, Culture, Cinema, Law & Fashion==== |
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* [[Harssh Rajput]] - Actor |
* [[Harssh Rajput]] - Actor |
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* [[Lalita Pawar]] - Actress |
* [[Lalita Pawar]] - Actress |
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* [[Rajeev Singh]] - Model |
* [[Rajeev Singh]] - Model(Won International Manhunt Competition) |
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* [[Preity Zinta]] - Actress |
* [[Preity Zinta]] - Actress |
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* [[Sonal Chauhan]] - Miss India |
* [[Sonal Chauhan]] - Miss India |
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* [[Kangna Ranaut]] - Actress |
* [[Kangna Ranaut]] - Actress |
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* [[Raghavendra Singh Rathore]] - Famous Fasion Designer |
* [[Raghavendra Singh Rathore]] - Famous Fasion Designer |
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* [[Mohit Chauhan]] - Famous Singer(Silk Route Lead Vocallist) |
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* [[Lashmi Kumari Chundawat]] - A well known author and a politician of Rajasthan.She was awarded the Padma Shri in 1984. |
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* [[Rajnigandha Shekhawat]] - Famous classical folk singer. |
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===References=== |
===References=== |
Revision as of 06:46, 19 January 2009
This is only a partial list of famous Rajputs, members of the Rajput community of Northern India and Pakistan.
HISTORICAL
The Rajputs have contributed to many facets of Indian life, both historically and in the modern age. A few prominent Rajputs are mentioned below:
- Rama, King of Kosala[Awadh/Audh], ancestor to most Suryavanshi Rajputs including the royal houses of Mewar(Udaipur), Marwar(Jodhpur) and Dhundar(Jaipur)
- Krishna, ruler of Dwarka in Gujarat.
- Parikshit, ruler of Indraprashtha and Hastinapur(Delhi), ancestor to most Chandravanshi Rajputs
- Raja Raja Paurava/ Raja Porus Brave Rajput king who fought Alexander the great. This was the bloodiest war for Alexander, his descendanta are Katoch Rajputs.
- Bhoja-Greatest King of Central India in Medieval times and a great Philisopher.
- Raja Pajawan or Pajjun (King of Amber. Brother in law and general of Prithviraj Chauhan)
- Raja Bhagwant Das (King of Amber Rajasthan. Won Kashmir and western parts for Moughals)
- Raja Man Singh I of Amber (King of Amber, Rajasthan. General of Akbar extended boundaries of India from Afghanistan to Assam and far south)
- Mirza Raja Jai Singh I (King of Amber. Great warrior and statesman. He was responsible for Shivaji's surrender)
- Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II (Founder and Maharaja(King) of Jaipur)
- Jayapala, the Hindushahi ruler of Northwest India, Pakistan and Eastern Afghanistan.
- Bappa Rawal, First Gehlot king at Chitrakut(Chittor), Defeated Muslim Invaders from Iran. Followed his Parmar Uncle to throne of Chittor.
- Prithviraj Chauhan(King of Ajmer at the age of 13 and Second last Hindu king of Delhi)
- Rana Kumbha, Glorious ruler at Chittor in 15th century, built many palaces, never lost a battle.
- Rana Udai Singh II (Founder of Udaipur)
- Maharana Pratap,One of the greatest warriors of Rajputana, Last and only Hindu Ruler to defy mughals. Titled - Chattis Rajkul Shringar, Hinduva Suraj Hindupati for his bravery and for being the last torch bearer of Hinduism.
- Rao Shekha, King of Amarsar, The Shekhawat sub-clan of Kachwaha Clan of Jaipur is named after him. one of the great warriors of Rajputana.
- Dulla Bhatti
- Rana Hamir-Ruler of Mewar, Saviour of Gehlot Sisodia clan.
- Banda Bahadur- Greatest Warrior. Converted To Sikhism under Guru nanak dev influence and won innumerable conquests for him. Defeated Mughal armies many times and drew them out of the north India.
- Ram Singh- In army of Banda Bahadur
- Mira Bai(Famous devotee and poet). Born In Udaipur and married king of Jodhpur Rathore Clan.Consumed Poison and still lived. She was greatest devotee of Lord Krishna.
- Rana Sanga-Ruler of mewar and regarded as greatest warrior of India.
- Rawal Ratan Singh-Husband of Rani Padimini, Sisodiya ruler of Chittor (13 a.d.)
- Rawat Kandhal the uncle of Rao Bika who made him the dynasty'
- Rao Jodha (founded city of Jodhpur)
- Raja Amar Singh Rathore
- Veer Durga Das Rathore
- Maharaja Jaswant Singh (King of Jodhpur)
- Rao Maldeo Rathore-Ruler of marwar 15 A.D
- Rao Bika (Founded Bikaner city)
- Maharaja Ganga Singh (First to bring canals in the desert)
- Raja Man Singh Tomar of Gwalior
- Anangpal Tomar II Last Hindu Lord Paramount of India (As per Todd ), some places he is referred to as AnandPal Tomar
- Baba Ramdevji a Tanwar Rajput and local deity of Rajasthan.
- Gogaji a Chauhan Rajput and Local deity of Rajasthan.
- Pabuji Rathore (Local deity of Rajasthan)
- Guru Jambhoji Panwar (Founder of Bishnoi Sect. Main temple at Mukam Rajasthan.)
- Veer Kunwar Singh - Hero of 1857 revolts against British imperialists.
- Raye Ahmed Nawaz Kharal Hero of 1857 revolts against British imperialists.
- Ram Prasad Bismil-Hero of 1857 Revolts and Kakori Rail kand, was a Tawar rajput.
- Raja Jeetpal Tomar 1062 AD, founder of Pathania Tomar Clan, brother of Jayapala Tomar, Hindu Shahi Ruler of Delhi. Fought many wars against invading muslim armies from west. His descendants founded present day Nurpur (H.P.).
- Ram Singh Pathania- Hero of Revolts against British, Tomar Rajput.
MODERN DAY
National politics
- Vishwanath Pratap Singh , Former Prime Minister of India.The 10th Prime Minister of India. Former Finance Minister of India. Also Served as Chief Minister Of Uttar Pradesh.
- Chandra Shekhar, The 11th Prime Minister of India. Led Samajwadi Janata Party (Rashtriya)
- Bhairon Singh Shekhawat Former Vice President of India. Also served Three times Chief Minister Of Rajasthan from BJP party.
- Bhakt Darshan(Singh Rawat)Former Union Minister Govt. of India.He is one of the few Indian politicians to have been the Minister for Defence, Finance and External Affairs.
- Jaswant Singh - Leader of opposition, Rajya Sabha& Former Finance Minister of India
- Arjun Singh - Senior Congress Leader. Minister for Human Resource and Development . Served 2 Times as chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.
- Anugrah Narayan Sinha - Eminent Freedom Fighter
- Karan Singh - Congress Leader & First Governor of Jammu & kashmir
- Maharani Gayatri Devi - Won the constituency in the Lok Sabha in 1962 , 1967,1971.
- Rajnath Singh - President of BJP. Also served as Chief minister of Uttar Pradesh.
- Thakur Rajveer Singh-former member of parliament(Aonla, U.P.)
- Amar Singh - He is the general secretary of the Samajwadi Party and a member of the Rajya Sabha.
State politics
- Digvijay Singh - Congress Leader Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh.Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh state for two five-year terms
- Raman Singh - Chief Minister of chhattisgarh from BJP party. He has been chief minister since December 7, 2003. Won State elections for the second time.
- Virbhadra Singh - Former Chief Minister of Himachal pradesh from Indian national Congress.
- Satyendra Narayan Sinha - Congress Leader & Former Chief Minister of Bihar
- Deep Narayan Singh - Former Chief Minister of Bihar
- Maharaja Karni Singh- Rajasthan Leader[1]
- Mohar Singh Rathore - Rajasthan
- Tan Singh - Rajasthan
- Harish Rawat - PCC Chief, Uttarakhand
- Dharam Singh- Former Chief Minister of Karnataka
- Anand Mohan Singh - Former M.P., Chairperson Of Bihar People's Party.
- Bhagat Singh Koshiyari-Former Chief Minister-Uttrakhand
- Shivraj Singh - Chief Minister, Madhya Pradesh.
- Dilip Singh Judeo - He was the Indian Minister of State for Environment and Forests.
- Ram Lal Chauhan - Former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. Served 2 times as Chief Minister of the state in 1977 and in 1980.
- Yeshwant Singh Parmar - Dr. Parmar remained Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh State from 1960 to 1977. In all he remained Chief Minister of the State for over 17 years and served people from the core of his heart.
- Madhav Singh Solanki - Former Chief Minister of Gujrat.
- Shankersinh Vaghela - Former Chief Minister of Gujrat , Current M.P. in Lok Sabha.
- Nareshchandra Singh - Former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh from Indian National Congress.
- Narayana Singh Deo - Former Chief Minister of Orissa.
- Kalikesh Singh Deo - Member of Parliament from Saintala Assembly Constituency.
- Kalyan Singh Kalvi - He was cabinet minister in government of India in 1991 with portfolio of energy.
Military
Param Vir Chakra
- CHM Piru Singh Shekhawat. Awarded Param Veer Chakra posthumously for gallantry of highest order, during the 1947 Indo-Pakistani war.
- Major Shaitan Singh Bhati. Awarded the Param Vir Chakra, the highest gallantry award posthumously during the 1962 Indo-China war.[2]
- Capt Gurbachan Singh Salaria. Awarded the Param Vir Chakra, the highest gallantry award posthumously.
- Thakur Sher Singh Parmara[3]
- Brigadier Ransher Singh Ranawat. Awarded the Kirti Chakra and Sena Medal for separate events during the 1971 India-East Pakistan/Bangladesh war.[4]
- Naib subedar Hardev singh Jadeja of Jamnagar gujarat(Kotha Bhadukiya)
Maha Vir Chakra
- Brigadier Bhawani Singh of Jaipur
- Lt. Col Kishan Singh Rathore (Ghadsisar, Bikaner)
- Brigadier Bhawani Singh of Jaipur
- Lt. Col Kishan Singh Rathore (Ghadsisar, Bikaner)
- Subedar Major Sukh Singh Shekhawat (1946)
- Lance Naik Nahar Singh Jhala (1986)
Ashoka Chakra
- Subedar Lal Singh Rathore (Ranerav-Jodhpur)
- Defedar Sultan Singh Rathore (Mamdola-Didwana)
- Subedar Sajjan Singh Rathore, 13 Kamoan (Bikaner)
- Capt. Mahendra Singh Tanwar, Raj Riff (Sikar)
Kirti Chakra
- Captain Karni Singh Rathore (Later on Promoted to Colonel) Lakhau Churu
- Havaldar Amar Singh Rathore (Ramdawas, Jodhpur)
- Suberdar Ummaid Singh Rathore (Kuliyana, Parbatsar, Nagaur)
- Brig. Ransher Singh Ranawat (Kankarwa, Mewar) 1971 war
Shaurya Chakra
- Haviladar Chatra Singh (Devatu-Shergarh)
- Sargent Jagmal Singh (Kalwatoki Dhani, Barmer)
- Captain Harendra Singh Rathore (Ramganj, Ajmer)
- Major Bhupendra Singh Rathore, 14 grenadiers (Hanumangarh)
- Lt.Colonel Saurabh Singh Shekhawat, 21 Para (Special Forces);Dhani Daulat Singh, Bansur, Alwar
- Ranveer Singh Jhala, (Delwara)
- Ranveer Singh Shekhawat, 20 Sikh, Operation Mizoram, (Bikaner)
- Ranveer Singh Achra, Arty (Jhunjhunu)
Vir Chakra
- Major G.S. Jhala (19 Grenadiers)
- Lt. Col. Govind Singh Shekhawat (Khudi, Sikar)
- Nayak Gokul Singh Rathore (Chitai, Parbatsar)
- Jamadar Chotu Singh (Devari)
- Brigadier Jagmal Singh Rathore, 19 Grenadiers (Garabdesar, Bikaner)
- Col. Naval Singh Rajawat
- Captain Narpat Singh Rathore (Raniya, Jodhpur)
- Brigadier Bagh Singh Rathore (Bikaner)
- Havaldar Bhanwar Singh (Roda Nokha, Bikaner)
- Brigabier Mahaveer Singh (Uncha, Chittorgarh)
- Col. Megh Singh Rathore (Khariya, Bilada, Jodhpur)
- Lt. Col. Sumer Singh Shekhawat (Gangiasar, Jhunjhunu)
- Col. Shayamveer Singh Rathore (Kota)
- Brigadier Hamir Singh
- Lance Naik Bhanwar Singh Jhala, 18 Raj Rif (badi sadri,Mewar)
- Lance Naik Bhanwar Singh Rathore, 18 Raj Rif (Rata, Bikaner)
- Major Jai Singh, 13 Grenadiers (Thelasar, Churu) also Sena Medal, President Police Medal
- Major Puran Singh, 13 Grenadiers, (Bikaner), 1965
- Jagmal Singh Rathore, 13 Grenadiers, (Bikaner), 1971
- Dy comdt Chandan Singh Chandel(BSF)(godras, Nagore)
Sena Medal
- Lt. Col. Sumer Singh Shekhawat (Gangiasar, Jhunjhunu)
- Brig. J.S. Shekhawat (Luhakana)
- Brig. Ransher Singh Ranawat (Kankarwa, Mewar) 1971 Indo-Pak war
Police medal
- Late Shri Sultan Singh IPS
- Jagmal singh Rathore RPS,
- Ajeet Singh Shekhawat IPS,
- Balu Singh RPS,
Defence
- Sagat Singh - Rajasthan
- Karni Singh Rathore - K.C
- Capt. Digamber Singh Negi - 15 Garhwal Rifle [5]
Academics
Sports
- Rajyashree Kumari- Ace Shooter[7]
- Dhyan "Chand" Singh - Hockey player / Greatest Hockey Player ever to have played the game.
- R. P. Singh - Cricketer/ Premier Fast Bowler of Indian Cricket Team
- Deepak Thakur - Hockey Player / Indian Team Striker
- Chetan Chauhan - Cricketer / Former Opening Batsman For India, Opened with Sunil Gavaskar.
- Parimarjan Negi - Chess Grandmaster.
- Devesh Chauhan - Hockey Player / Indian team Goal Keeper
- Lokendra singh - Indian Polo Team Captain
- Dalip Singh Rana (The Great Khali) - Wrestler
- Vivek Singh - Hockey player
- Mahendra Singh Dhoni - India cricket team captain
- Vikram Solanki - Cricketer / English Team opening Batsman.
- Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore - Olympic Silver Medalist
- Rajesh Chauhan - Cricketer/ Former Spinner of the Indian team.
- Roop Singh - Hockey player / Brother of the legendary Dhyan Chand.
- Vishal Singh - Polo Player
- Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji - Test cricketer/ Ranji Trophy Named after him.
- Raj Singh Dungarpur - Former President of BCCI
- Kumar Shri Duleepsinhji - Test Cricketer / Duleep Trophy named after him.
- Jaspal Rana - Shooter
- Hanumant Singh - Test cricketer
- Ravindra Singh Jadeja - Member of Indian One day squad.Vice Captain of Indian U/19 World Cup Winning Team/ Plays for Rajasthan Royals in IPL.
- Ajay Jadeja- Son of Shri Duleepsinhji . Captained Indian cricket team at international level.Was a brillant fielder and Very good middle order batsman for india.
- Amar Singh - Former test player of India. He was the first Indian Fast bowler and Allrounder.
- Mohnish Parmar - Unorthodox Spinner / Highest Wicket Taker For Ranji 2008-09 Season.
- Vikram rathore - Former Indian team opener and played for Punjab.
- Lalchand Rajput - Former Indian team player also served as a manager of Indian Cricket team.
Art, Culture, Cinema, Law & Fashion
- Chandrachur Singh - Actor
- Diwakar Pundir - Model
- Harssh Rajput - Actor
- Lalita Pawar - Actress
- Rajeev Singh - Model(Won International Manhunt Competition)
- Preity Zinta - Actress
- Sonal Chauhan - Miss India
- Sunidhi Chauhan - Famous Singer
- Kangna Ranaut - Actress
- Raghavendra Singh Rathore - Famous Fasion Designer
- Mohit Chauhan - Famous Singer(Silk Route Lead Vocallist)
- Lashmi Kumari Chundawat - A well known author and a politician of Rajasthan.She was awarded the Padma Shri in 1984.
- Rajnigandha Shekhawat - Famous classical folk singer.