Chandel Rajput in India

The Chandel Rajput have only been reported in India
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Introduction / History

Chandal Rajputs are the descendent of the two brave and great brothers, Aalha and Udal who were known for their fierceness and bravery in battle. They dominated other peoples and were the rulers of Mohabba in Madhya Pradesh. The descendants of these Rajputs are very brave and they subdued other peoples. They were so brave and fought so fiercely that in some parts of India people still sing songs about their bravery. They are located mainly in north India, in states like southern Punjab, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Uttrakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, and some parts of Maharashtra and Gujarat.


What Are Their Lives Like?

In India and Nepal Rajputs have a privileged position as forward caste Hindus. Often they do not have wealth. Many are either in the military or they run small businesses.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The Chandal Rajputs practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. Hinduism is a catch-all phrase for the local religions of South Asia, so it is very diverse. At the popular level, Hindus worship and serve the gods of the Hindu pantheon. They visit Hindu temples and offer prayers, food, flowers, and incense to their gods in hopes of gaining protection and benefits. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews. There are other Hindus who are much more philosophical, especially among the Brahmins. Almost all Hindus participate in yearly celebrations like Holi, the festival of colors and the start of spring / Diwali, the festival of lights / Navratri, the celebration of autumn / and Rama Navami, Rama's birthday.


What Are Their Needs?

The Chandal Rajputs people need to submit to Jesus Christ so they can experience the abundant life He offers them in John 10:10.


Prayer Points

Pray that the Chandal Rajputs people will have a spiritual hunger that will open their hearts to the King of kings.
Pray for workers who are driven by the love and boldness of the Holy Spirit to go to them.
Pray for a Disciple Making Movement among them to begin this decade.


Scripture Prayers for the Rajput Chandel in India.


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The Rajputs

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People Name General Rajput Chandel
People Name in Country Rajput Chandel
Natural Name Chandel Rajput
Alternate Names Chandel Rajput; Kahluria Mian; राजपूत, चंदेल
Population this Country 367,000
Population all Countries 367,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 7
PeopleID3 20384
ROP3 Code 116168
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)
Uttar Pradesh
244,000
Bihar
28,000
Gujarat
17,000
Madhya Pradesh
17,000
Uttarakhand
13,000
Himachal Pradesh
11,000
Rajasthan
6,600
Maharashtra
5,500
Chhattisgarh
5,300
West Bengal
5,000
Jammu and Kashmir
3,300
Jharkhand
2,900
Odisha
2,700
Punjab
2,000
Andhra Pradesh
1,300
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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
  Uttar Pradesh 244,000
  Bihar 28,000
  Gujarat 17,000
  Madhya Pradesh 17,000
  Uttarakhand 13,000
  Himachal Pradesh 11,000
  Rajasthan 6,600
  Maharashtra 5,500
  Chhattisgarh 5,300
  West Bengal 5,000
  Jammu and Kashmir 3,300
  Jharkhand 2,900
  Odisha 2,700
  Punjab 2,000
  Andhra Pradesh 1,300
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 (221,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 26
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Bhojpuri
42,000
Kanauji
33,000
Gujarati
13,000
Marwari (India)
5,800
Garhwali
3,200
Bengali
2,700
Chhattisgarhi
2,400
Marathi
2,200
Wagdi
2,200
Dogri
2,200
Awadhi
2,000
Bilaspuri
1,800
Kangri
1,600
Pahari, Mahasu
1,300
Punjabi, Eastern
1,300
Primary Language Hindi (221,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 26
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Bhojpuri 42,000
  Kanauji 33,000
  Gujarati 13,000
  Marwari (India) 5,800
  Garhwali 3,200
  Bengali 2,700
  Chhattisgarhi 2,400
  Marathi 2,200
  Wagdi 2,200
  Dogri 2,200
  Awadhi 2,000
  Bilaspuri 1,800
  Kangri 1,600
  Pahari, Mahasu 1,300
  Punjabi, Eastern 1,300
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

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Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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