Hadoti
Hadoti | |
|---|---|
Historical Region | |
The Garh Palace, Bundi Gagron Fort, Jhalawar Bhand Deva Temple, Baran | |
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| Country |  India |
| State | Rajasthan |
| Founded by | Rao Deva Hada |
| Named after | Hada Chauhan |
| Districts | |
| Area | |
• Total | 24,204 km2 (9,345 sq mi) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 5,695,804 |
| • Density | 240/km2 (610/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Hadoti | 51.57% |
| • Hindi | 32.76% |
| • Malvi | 5.51% |
| Largest City | |
Hadoti is a historical region located in the southeastern part of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It encompasses the districts of Bundi, Kota, Jhalawar, and Baran.[2] Named after the Hada Rajputs, a branch of the Chauhan clan, the region's identity began taking shape in the 13th century when Rao Deva conquered Bundi in 1241 CE, followed by the capture of Kota in 1264 CE.[3][4]
Geography
The south-eastern region of Rajasthan, also known as Hadoti, lies between the Malwa Plateau to the east, the Aravalli Range to the west, and the Marwar Plateau to the southwest, bordering the state of Madhya Pradesh. The major river of the region is the Chambal River, along with its tributaries — the Kalisindh, Parvati, Parwan, and Chapi rivers. The predominant soil type in the region is alluvial, supporting extensive agriculture.[5]
Princely states of Hadoti
- Palaitha - Hada Chauhan Maharaja's
- Moondli - Hada Maharaja's
- Bamulia - Hada Maharaja's
- Kachnoada - Hada
- Rajgarh - Hada
- Ghati - Hada
- Kherli - Tanwar
- Srinal - Tanwar
- Koela - Hada Chauhan
- Dabri - Hada
- Kherli - Hada Maharaja's
- Karwar - Hada
- Phasud - Hada
- Pipalda - Hada
- Antarda - Hada
- Nimola - Hada
- Sarola - Pandit Brahmins
- Harnawada - Sirohiya Rao Raja
- Akawad Khurd - Rathore
Demographics
Religion
The vast majority of the population are Hindu. Muslims form the largest minority and are largely concentrated in urban areas.
Languages
Hadauti is the main language spoken in the region. Hindi is popular in urban areas like Kota. Malvi and Sondwari, a distinct dialect of Malwi, is spoken in the southern and western parts of Jhalawar along with Hindi.
Notable people
Actor Film Industry Mumbai Bollywood
Speaker, Lok Sabha
See also
References
- ^ a b "Census of India Website : Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India". 2011 census of India. Archived from the original on 15 August 2018. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Constituency watch: Hadoti, the power centre of Rajasthan politics". Hindustan Times. 23 October 2018. Archived from the original on 6 April 2024. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "history/city profile". Nagar Parishad Bundi.
- ^ "History | District and Sessions Court, Kota | India". kota.dcourts.gov.in. Archived from the original on 5 May 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ Mondal, Puja (29 April 2014). "Geographical Environment of Central Hadaoti, Rajasthan". Your Article Library. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
- ^ "2011 census of India". Retrieved 1 December 2021.