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History

• Ancient Period: Part of the Indus Valley Civilization (Kalibangan in Hanumangarh)
• Medieval Period: Ruled by Rajput kingdoms like Mewar, Marwar, Amber, and Bikaner
• Mughal Era: Rajput rulers often allied or fought against the Mughals
• British Raj: Known as Rajputana under British rule – a group of princely states
• Post-Independence: Merged to form Rajasthan from 1947 to 1949