30 March: Rajasthan Day I History I why the day is observed

Rajasthan Day is celebrated every year on 30 March. On March 30, 1949, the princely states of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner were merged to form a greater Rajasthan Union. That is why this day is called Rajasthan Foundation Day.

Rajasthan has been the place of kings and emperors. Here Gurjar, Rajput, Maurya, Jat etc had ruled earlier. After the declaration of independence of India by the British rulers, the process of transfer of power began. With the declaration of independence, the princes of the princely states of Rajputana wanted to maintain their power in the independent state as well. At that time there were a total of twenty two princely states in this region.

Except for one princely state, Ajmer Merwada province, the rest of the princely states were ruled by native kings and emperors. Ajmer-Merwada province was occupied by the British rulers. All the princely states were to be merged to form a province called Srajasthanya. This was very difficult because the rulers of these princely states were looking at the merger of their princely states into independent India as a second priority. Their demand was that they themselves have been running the rule of their states for years, they have long experience of this, that is why their princely state should be given the status of ‘independent state’.

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The process of integration of Rajasthan, which started on March 18, 1948, was completed on November 1, 1956 in a total of seven phases amid efforts of nearly a decade. In this, the role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and his secretary V.P. Menon was very important. The present form of Rajasthan could be created only because of his understanding.

Rajasthan built in seven stages

Most of the princely states sent their representatives to the Constituent Assembly. A total of 17 representatives were sent from Rajasthan who became members of the Constituent Assembly on 28 April 1947. With the participation of the representatives of the kings in the Constituent Assembly, the way for the reorganization and integration of the states was paved. The kings fully respected the public sentiments of the princely states, in the same way the public leaders also maintained the respect of the kings. On March 18, 1948, the princely states of Alwar, Bharatpur, Dhaulpur, Karauli merged to form the Matsya Sangh.

Maharaja Uday Singh of Dholpur became the Rajpramukh and Alwar the capital. On March 25, 1948, Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, Tonk, Dungarpur, Banswara, Pratapgarh, Kishangarh and Shahpura merged to form the Rajasthan Union. Merger of Udaipur princely state on 18th April, 1948. The new name was kept as United Rajasthan Union. Maharana Bhupal Singh of Udaipur became the Rajpramukh. On March 30, 1949, the princely states of Jodhpur, Jaipur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner were merged to form the Greater Rajasthan Union.

This is considered to be the day of establishment of Rajasthan. April 15, 1949, the Matsya Union merged with the Greater Rajasthan Union. On January 26, 1950, the princely state of Sirohi was also merged with the greater Rajasthan union. On November 1, 1956 Abu, Delwara tehsil also merged with Rajasthan, Sunel Tappa included in Madhya Pradesh also merged.

Glorious history

Veer is brave, even the heroines did not hesitate to sacrifice for their soil. Warriors have taken birth on the land of Rajasthan. Here the heroines have also irrigated the motherland with their sacrifice and sacrifice.

Prithviraj Chauhan, who is called the brave warrior of the earth, was born here. Rana Sanga had shown courage by fighting more than a hundred battles. Along with the sacrifice of Panna Dhay, the sacrifice of Rani Bagheli of Thakur Mohkam Singh of Bulanda (Pali) is also immortal. To save Prince Ajit Singh of Jodhpur from Aurangzeb, she had brought him in hiding in place of her newborn princess.

Events and Events

On the occasion of the foundation day of Rajasthan state, on March 30, various colorful programs are organized under the Rajasthan Day celebrations in various districts including the capital Jaipur. In this, performances are given by the folk artists of the state. Adventurous stunts career on motorcycles by police personnel. Synchronized sound and light shows are also organized. A procession of police horses and camels is also taken out. Various colorful programs depicting the ancient civilization and glorious history of Rajasthan are performed.