Handbook on Rajputs: History and Origin, Geographical Distribution, Religion, Custom and Festivals | A. H. Bingley | Revised Edition with Newly Recomposed Text | with 2 Expandable Maps | Paperback - Softcover

A. H. Bingley; AH Bingley; Captain A. H. Bingley

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9359447692 ISBN 13: 9789359447698

Publisher: Dev Publishers, 2026

Synopsis

Handbook on Rajputs: History and Origin, Geographical Distribution, Religion, Custom and Festivals by A. H. Bingley is a comprehensive ethnographic study of the Rajput community, written during the British colonial period. The book explores the historical origins of the Rajputs, their clan structures, geographical spread across India, and their religious beliefs. It provides detailed descriptions of their customs, social practices, and festivals, along with accounts of birth, marriage, and death ceremonies. Bingley also examines the martial traditions and social organization of Rajput society. Although written from a colonial administrative perspective and reflecting the biases of its time, the book remains an important reference for understanding the cultural and social life of the Rajputs in the early twentieth century, offering valuable insights for historians and anthropologists alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Dev Publishers
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9359447692
• ISBN 13: 9789359447698
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 174