Rajasthan

American

[rah-juh-stahn] / ˈrɑ dʒəˌstɑn /

noun

a state in NW India; formerly Rajputana and a group of small states. 132,078 sq. mi. (342,056 sq. km). Jaipur.

Rajasthan British

/ ˌrɑːdʒəˈstɑːn /

noun

a state of NW India, bordering on Pakistan: formed in 1958; contains the Thar Desert in the west; now the largest state in India. Capital: Jaipur. Pop: 56 473 122 (2001). Area: 342 239 sq km (132 111 sq miles)

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Winding up at virtually every ball he faced, Sooryavanshi's sweep for six off Rajasthan Royals team-mate Archer was typical of the shots that brought success in the IPL.

From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026

Last year she decamped to a famous cram center in her home state of Rajasthan.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026

He was named Most Valuable Player for the 2026 campaign, despite his team Rajasthan Royals not reaching the final.

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

"Mining has destroyed our region," said Salle Kumar, a 34-year-old farmer who lives in a village sandwiched between two massive mines in Rajasthan.

From Barron's ● May 31, 2026

“Back home in Rajasthan, I used to win competitions.”

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton

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