The Rajput community in Veer Bhumi Himachal has left a deep imprint in every region. Whether it is a military sector in the state or political, social, economic and sports world, or any other area ... Rajput community has made significant contribution. Jitendra Kanwar, Bureau Chief of District Una, is telling the journey of achievements of the community

The word Rajput is also known as a symbol of fearlessness, confidence and self-respect. In the Varna division in Manu Smriti, the Rajput community was entrusted with the task of protecting the nation, enforcing justice and running the governance system smoothly. The meaning of being a Rajput has also been considered efficient. Himachal Pradesh has a glorious history of Rajputs.

The Rajput community in Veerbhumi Himachal has left a deep imprint in every region. Whether it is a military sector or a political field, social, economic and sports world in the state, or any other area, the Rajput community has made significant contribution everywhere. From the plains of Una to the peaks of Kinnaur and Lahul-Spiti, people of Rajput community are present everywhere. There is no corner of the state where there is no presence of Rajputs.

Hamirpur, Mandi parliamentary constituency in Himachal Pradesh are known as Rajput dominated areas, while Kangra parliamentary constituency also has an effective presence of Rajputs. The Shimla region has Rampur Bushahr, Nalagarh, Nahan, Shillai, Arki Rajput areas of influence.

One third population in Himachal

According to the 2011 census data, Himachal Pradesh has a total population of 68.65 lakhs. It has 95.17 percent Hindu population. Rajputs account for about one-third of it. Around 28.5 percent of the state has Rajputs, while the Rajput class is also present in 5.5 percent of the ST class population. The population of Brahmins in Himachal is 18 percent, SC 24.75, OBC 21 percent and other 2.25 percent. Though the organizations representing Rajputs claim to be 35 to 38 percent Rajput in the state, since the data collected on the basis of caste was not released during the 2011 census, there is confusion about this.

Also topped in administrative services

The administrative services also dominate the Rajput community. About 20 to 25 percent of the officers in the Himachal cadre of the Indian Administrative Service, the Indian Police Service and other civil services are Rajputs, while 25 to 30 percent of the officers in the HPAS and HPPS services are Rajputs. Thakur Sen Negi, Shamsher Singh Kanwar, SS Parmar, DS Minhas, Gangveer Singh Thakur are among the top bureaucrats in the state. IAS officer Ritesh Chauhan is posted on central deputation as Union Health Minister's PS and Pradeep Thakur OSD.

Pioneer of Indian history

The late Thakur Ram Singh of Hamirpur district has been a leading leader of the RSS. Thakur Ram Singh has been the founder chairman of the Indian History Collection Committee. He was counted among the senior-most RSS leaders in the country, he was very knowledgeable in history and was active in the North-Eastern states for nearly two decades.

The community got a shock here

The biggest blow to the Rajput community came after the Mujara Act and the Land Limitation Act came into force. Due to this, a large part of the land of the Rajputs came out of their hands.

Significant contribution to freedom

Ram Singh Pathania of Nurpur played an important role in the freedom struggle. The first battle of freedom struggle In the rebellion of 1857, the king of Bushehr fought against the British. Dr. YS Parmar, Padamdev, Shivanand Ramoul, Poorna Nand, Satyadev, Sadaram Chandel, Thakur Hazara Ram played their part in the freedom struggle. The Rajput rulers of the princely states of Kot Kahlur, Jaswan, Nurpur took iron against the British.
Himachali heroes shine in the country

Anurag Thakur from Sameerpur village in Hamirpur district has the distinction of becoming the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. Prof. NK Singh from Una District was the Chairman of Airport Authority of India, while Dr. Rakesh Jaswal from Una is Head of Cardio Department at Fortis Hospital Mohali. Dr. DS Rana is serving as a nephrologist at the Sir Ganga Ram Hospital in Delhi. Thakur Sarvajit Singh is the first Prime Minister Award winning officer of Steel Authority of India.
The great warrior General Zorawar Singh, who was awarded the titles of Napoleon of India and Conqueror of Ladakh, has been the pride of the Rajput community. Sanvir Kumar, the Paramveer Chakra winner who wrote the Shaurya saga with his indomitable courage during the Kargil War, is also from this community. Himachali Rajputs have always made their presence felt in the top ranks of the Indian Army.

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