Rajput Manihas (Hindu traditions) in India

The Rajput Manihas (Hindu traditions) have only been reported in India
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Current Christian values may substantially differ.

Introduction / History

Starting in the 5th century, there was a massive attack by the White Huns in what is now northern and northwestern India and Pakistan. About a century later the reigning Hindu-based Gupta Empire broke up, leaving the Subcontinent vulnerable to Muslim invaders from the north. As time went on, invaders took over land and integrated with the settled peoples of this region. Tribal leaders, especially those involved with defense, were accepted as Kshatrya, the second highest varna (major type of castes) in Hindu society, while their followers became the fourth and lowest varna. Priests became the Brahmins, the highest of the four varnas.

The Rajputs, who were part of the Kshatrya varna, became politically important in the seventh century. From around 800CE Rajput dynasties ruled northern India. Petty Rajput kingdoms were the main obstacle for Muslim domination of the Hindu subcontinent. For more than 500 years Rajputs were the warriors who defended kingdoms from invaders and conquered others. When possible, Rajputs settled down, became nobles, and enjoyed the lives of landed gentry.

Over a period of a couple hundred years, invaders penetrated the Rajput wall that protected the Subcontinent. Some Rajput subgroups converted to Islam during this time. The British Raj took over the Islamic Moghul Empire in South Asia. During their rule, which ended in 1947, the British recruited Rajputs into their military units. By the 1930s the Indian census did not note that someone is Rajput, so Rajput lineage has been less clear ever since.

In the early 1970s, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi abolished Rajput titles and property rights. The Rajputs have kept alive their proud history of conquest, bravery and military might.


Where Are they Located?

The Hindu Manihas clan lives mainly in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, and Jammu and Kashmir.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Though Manihas Rajputs are still in the armed forces or own land, many have moved on to other livelihoods. Wealthy Rajputs now own impressive hotels in Rajasthan where tourists can be introduced to their history and culture. Rajputs who aren't so fortunate work as small businessmen or wage laborers.

Rajputs try to marry their daughters into clans of higher rank than their own. The Rajput clans in Rajasthan have the highest status, so families want their daughters to marry men from that state. Unfortunately, Rajputs often marry their daughters off while they are very young.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Forward caste Hindus often become devotees of a couple of gods. Typically, Rajputs worship Shiva (the destroyer), Surya (the sun god), and Durga (the mother goddess). They also have patron gods to turn to for protection. They celebrate Dasahara, a festival dedicated to Durga. During this festival, they sacrifice a buffalo to celebrate this goddess' victory over a buffalo demon. To find spiritual answers Hindus often turn to gurus.


What Are Their Needs?

Manihas Rajputs are going through an identity crisis. They can no longer depend on land ownership or military careers, especially with the Indian government reserving prestigious jobs for "backward" (ie, underprivileged) castes. Believers with the right skills can help them during this time of transition.


Prayer Points

Pray for the Manihas Rajput community to increasingly grow in awareness of Jesus and their need for Him.
Pray the Lord will give Manihas Rajputs a spiritual hunger, then satisfy that hunger.
Pray that these Rajputs will understand the value of becoming part of God's royal family.
Pray for a Holy Spirit led humility for all Rajput communities to fall at the feet of the King of kings.
Pray for a disciple making movement among every Rajput community.


Scripture Prayers for the Rajput Manihas (Hindu traditions) in India.


References

https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/20414/IN
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minhas
http://www.sikhiwiki.org/index.php/Minhas
https://newpakhistorian.wordpress.com/tag/minhas-rajputs/
https://joshuaproject.net/index.php/people_groups/17928/IN
http://induhistory.blogspot.com/p/rajput-history.html
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Rajput
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajput


Profile Source:   Keith Carey  

The Rajputs

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People Name General Rajput Manihas (Hindu traditions)
People Name in Country Rajput Manihas (Hindu traditions)
Alternate Names Manhas; Mannas; राजपूत, मनिहस
Population this Country 302,000
Population all Countries 302,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 6
People ID 20414
ROP3 Code 116198
ROP25 Code 306917
ROP25 Name Rajput
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 19
Largest States
(only 15 largest shown)
Jammu and Kashmir
67,000
Uttar Pradesh
48,000
Bihar
33,000
Haryana
27,000
Himachal Pradesh
26,000
Delhi
24,000
Gujarat
17,000
Punjab
16,000
Madhya Pradesh
12,000
Uttarakhand
11,000
Rajasthan
6,600
West Bengal
4,500
Maharashtra
4,100
Jharkhand
2,400
Odisha
1,100
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Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 19
  Jammu and Kashmir 67,000
  Uttar Pradesh 48,000
  Bihar 33,000
  Haryana 27,000
  Himachal Pradesh 26,000
  Delhi 24,000
  Gujarat 17,000
  Punjab 16,000
  Madhya Pradesh 12,000
  Uttarakhand 11,000
  Rajasthan 6,600
  West Bengal 4,500
  Maharashtra 4,100
  Jharkhand 2,400
  Odisha 1,100
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (135,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 37
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Dogri
37,000
Punjabi, Eastern
16,000
Bhojpuri
13,000
Gujarati
12,000
Kashmiri
7,500
Mandeali
5,400
Haryanvi
3,800
Garhwali
3,100
Kangri
2,800
Marwari
2,400
Bengali
2,000
Kanauji
1,300
Kumaoni
1,200
Marathi
1,000
Dhundari
900
Primary Language Hindi (135,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 37
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Dogri 37,000
  Punjabi, Eastern 16,000
  Bhojpuri 13,000
  Gujarati 12,000
  Kashmiri 7,500
  Mandeali 5,400
  Haryanvi 3,800
  Garhwali 3,100
  Kangri 2,800
  Marwari 2,400
  Bengali 2,000
  Kanauji 1,300
  Kumaoni 1,200
  Marathi 1,000
  Dhundari 900
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Video Source Asia Harvest
Profile Source Keith Carey 
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