Rajasthan, the largest state of India, is not only geographically vast but is also very rich in cultural, historical and socially. It is famous worldwide for valor, valor, Rajputana culture and colorful festivals. The land of Rajasthan has given birth to great personalities like Maharana Pratap, Prithviraj Chauhan, Meera Bai and Sant Dadudayal. Every year on March 30, ‘Rajasthan Day’ is celebrated, which reminds of that historical day, when the state of integrated Rajasthan was formed by uniting various princely states. This day is a symbol of that unique conference and dedication, which gave this earth an organizational form and gave an identity, which we proud today call Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Day is celebrated every year on 30 March with a sense of celebration across the state. This day is celebrated in memory of the formal formation of the state of Rajasthan in 1949. On this day, grand state -level celebrations are organized in Jaipur, including cultural presentations, tableaux, folk dances, music and state honor programs. Special events are held on this day in schools, colleges, and government institutions across the state, in which students are made aware of the history, culture and contribution of the state. The purpose of Rajasthan Day is to pay tribute to the unity, development, diversity and rich traditions of the state. This inspires citizens to inform about their history, struggle and achievements as well as the future. The day of Rajasthan Day leads to the spirit of unity, cooperation and pride among the people.
The biggest challenge before the country after India’s independence was the integration of the royal princely states of that time. There were more than 22 royal princely states in Rajasthan alone, which had their own administrative structure and culture. These princely states were rivals of each other and used to run their independent rule. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and V.P. Menon took on his shoulders and after years of tireless efforts, success it was successful, this task was not only political but also socially and emotionally challenging. Matsya Sangh was formed in March 1948 for the integration of Rajasthan, including Alwar, Bharatpur, Karauli and Dholpur. After this, the Union of Eastern Rajasthan was formed for the integration of the princely states of Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, Dungarpur, Banswara and Pratapgarh. After this, on 18 April 1948, after the merger between these two of Udaipur, it was named United States of Rajasthan. After the integration of powerful princely states like Udaipur, Kota Bundi and Bharatpur, other princely states also joined Rajasthan. Finally, on 15 May 1949, the form of Rajasthan emerged with the merger of the princely state of Jaipur and the state of Rajasthan was formed on 30 March 1949. According to the recommendations of the State Reorganization Commission on 1 November 1956, the formation of the present Rajasthan was completed, in which Ajmer-Merwara, Abu, Sirohi and Sunil region were also included in Rajasthan.
The area of Rajasthan is about 3,42,239 square kilometers, which is surrounded by Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat in the north and Pakistan in the West. In its western part, the country’s only desert Thar is spread gracefully. Along with this, one of the oldest mountain range in the world is also a part of Rajasthan, and it divides Rajasthan into two parts. Talking about the major rivers of the state, the main rivers here are Chambal, Banas, Luni, Mahi and Sabarmati. With this, the Chambal river is the only river in the state that flows throughout the year. The climate of Rajasthan is highly dry and semi-dry, due to which the temperature here in summer can reach 50 degrees, while in winter it falls to 0 degrees. In Rajasthan, you will also get to see many different types of biodiversity, trees like Khejdi, Roheda, Acacia and creatures like Camel, Chinkara, Great Indian Bustard are an important part of the major biodiversity here. Tribal communities like Bhil, Meena, Garasia of the state make the cultural diversity even more rich here.
Rajasthan has a long wide political history, known as the birthplace of the kings, this desert has given birth to many big leaders. Talking about the political environment of the state, there are 25 Lok Sabha seats and 10 Rajya Sabha seats in Rajasthan. Talking about the Chief Ministers of the state so far, Rajasthan got its first Chief Minister in the year 1949 as Hiralal Shastri. After this, Tikaram Paliwal from 1951 to 1952, Jayanarayan Vyas from 1952 to 1954, Mohanlal Sukhadia from 1954 to 1971, 1973 to 1977, 1980 to 1981 to 1981 and 1985 to 1988 from Haridev Joshi, then 1977 to 1980, 1980 to 1980, 1990 to 1980, 1990 to 1988 to 1988 Shivcharan Mathur from 1985, Ashok Gehlot from 1998 to 2003, 2008 and 2018 to 2023, Vasundhara Raje has been holding the post of Chief Minister of the state from 2003 to 2008 and 2013 to 2018. Currently, Mr. Bhajan Lal Sharma has been taking over as the Chief Minister of the state since 2023. All these Chief Ministers have played an important role in advancing the state socially, economic, educational and industrially in their time. However, Mohanlal Sukhadia is also called the creator of modern Rajasthan, as he played a very big role in the field of Panchayati Raj, Agricultural Reforms and Education of the state.
Many events hold special places in the history of Rajasthan. As the Bhil movement here gave voice to tribal rights, the Panchayati Raj Act, which came into force in 1959, took the country’s democratic structure to the village. The Churu train accident in 1987, Ajmer Sharif Blast in 1992, Jaipur serial bomb blasts in 2008, and the role of administration in Korona crisis in 2020, all these incidents have had a profound impact on the social structure of the state. The coaching industry of Kota has given the state a new direction in the field of education.
Rajasthan has the most forts in India, the main forts here include Amer, Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Nahargarh, Jaigarh, Ranthambore. The fort of Chittorgarh located here is the largest fort in India, while the wall of Kumbhalgarh Fort is considered the longest wall after the Great Wall of China. Dances and paintings like folk art, Ghoomar, Kalbeliya, puppet, Mandana are world famous here. Tourists from all over the world wait for years to attend the Pushkar Fair, Desert Festival, Maru Festival and Camel festival. The cities of Jaipur i.e. Pink City, Udaipur i.e. Lake City, Jaisalmer i.e. Golden City, Jodhpur i.e. Blue City, Bikaner i.e. Camel City and etc. have given Rajasthan the highest position on the global tourism map. Apart from this, tiger reserves like Ranthambore and Sariska are the same for wildlife lovers.
Rajasthan Day is not just a date, but it is a celebration of the soul, tradition, struggle and achievements of the state. This connects us to our past and motivates us to build the future. On this day, we salute the dedicated leaders, tribes, kings, freedom fighters and common citizens of the state who shape Rajasthan. This day connects the younger generation to its history and identity, and leads them to progressive, inclusive and proud future.
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