Rajasthan

Origin

From Sanskrit राजा ("king") + स्थान ("locality"). Compare -stan.

Full definition of Rajasthan

Proper noun

1. Originally, various parts of northwest India within Rajputana province; now specifically, a state in western India, with Jaipur as its capital, created in 1949 and replacing the former province of Rajputana. from 19th c.

Derived terms

• Rajasthani