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Brief Introduction to Rajput History and the Rajput Samaj of UK The word 'RAJPUT' means Raja-Putra, 'son of a king' according to the Sanskrit language. The Rajputs are divided between the Solar (Suryavanshi) and the Lunar (Chandravanshi) of the Aryas. In ancient Puranic traditions, Rajputs are the descendants of the great kings Rama and Krishna- the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. Their ethos includes intense pride in ancestry and a mettlesome regard for personal honour. They are second highest in the ritual status of the four 'Varnas' or social order of the Aryas. Traditionally, they are the warriors or ruling class people. The qualities of the Kshatriyas as described in the the Bhagvad Gita are: 'Heroism, Power, Determination, Resourcefulness, Courage in battle, Generosity and Leadership'. The true Rajput is an embodiment of chivalry and noble virtue. The Rajput customs and traditions are rich and unique. The Rajputs emerged in political importance in the 9th and 10th centuries and their dynasties dominated the whole of northern and central India. They were the main obstacles to Muslim rule and conquests. Their sacrifices to protect the motherland from foreign aggressors are well recorded in Indian History After the independence of India from British rule, the Rajputs surrendered their power to Central Government in order to unify India as one strong nation. In present-day India, Rajputs continue to play an active and important role in the defence of the country by serving in the Indian Armed Forces and in politics.

 The Rajput community in the U.K. mainly consists of families emigrated from India and Africa. The early part of the 20th century saw a migration of Indians including many Rajputs to Africa. Due to political changes in East Africa in the 1960s and 1970s of the last century, most Rajput families migrated to the U.K. In comparison to other Indian communities, the Rajputs are quite few in numbers in the U.K. However, the number has gradually increased due to marriages and arrival of spouses from India. Primarily, most of the families are concentrated in and around London. A few scattered families are found in towns and cities such as Leicester, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester and elsewhere.