Parihar Rajput in India

The Parihar Rajput have only been reported in India
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Introduction

The name Rajput is derived from the Sanskrit word rajputra, meaning "son of a ruler." Rajputs were the class of South Asian warriors and nobles for centuries. At certain times, they were the warriors who conquered kingdoms and defended the land; when possible, they enjoyed the life of nobles. When the British Empire began controlling parts of the Subcontinent starting in the late 1700s, they recruited Rajputs into their military. In the early 1970s, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi abolished the titles and property rights enjoyed by Rajputs. Today Rajputs love to reminisce about the military exploits of their ancestors. Many are still in military service or own land. Wealthy Rajputs own impressive hotels where tourists can be introduced to their proud history. Those of modest means own small businesses or work as wage laborers. Long-standing traditions as well as spiritual forces keep them away from the savior no matter where they live. Reaching the Rajputs would be enhanced by knowledge of India's history and how the caste system affects their worldview.


Ministry Obstacles

Parihar Rajputs have a strong sense of pride in their historical exploits. Even today they enjoy high status, which reinforces that pride. Pride is anathema to our Lord, and Rajputs will need to overcome this spiritual obstacle and accept the Kingdom of God like small children.


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Prayer Focus

Pray that the small group of believers would be united in love around the truth of Scripture. Pray the Lord would give them a spiritual hunger, then satisfy that hunger. Pray that these Rajputs would understand the value of becoming part of God's royal family. Pray for a Holy Spirit-led humility for all Rajput communities to fall at the feet of the King of kings. Pray for a Disciple Making Movement among the Parihar Rajput community.


Scripture Prayers for the Rajput Parihar in India.


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The Rajputs

Source:  Asia Harvest      Download

People Name General Rajput Parihar
People Name in Country Rajput Parihar
Natural Name Parihar Rajput
Alternate Names राजपूत, परिहार
Population this Country 450,000
Population all Countries 450,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
Pioneer Workers Needed 9
People ID 20419
ROP3 Code 116203
ROP25 Code 306917
ROP25 Name Rajput
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
125,000
Madhya Pradesh
112,000
Rajasthan
107,000
Bihar
37,000
Gujarat
18,000
Uttarakhand
13,000
Himachal Pradesh
7,100
West Bengal
5,600
Maharashtra
5,200
Chhattisgarh
5,000
Jammu and Kashmir
3,700
Jharkhand
3,500
Andhra Pradesh
1,800
Delhi
1,500
Odisha
1,400
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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 125,000
  Madhya Pradesh 112,000
  Rajasthan 107,000
  Bihar 37,000
  Gujarat 18,000
  Uttarakhand 13,000
  Himachal Pradesh 7,100
  West Bengal 5,600
  Maharashtra 5,200
  Chhattisgarh 5,000
  Jammu and Kashmir 3,700
  Jharkhand 3,500
  Andhra Pradesh 1,800
  Delhi 1,500
  Odisha 1,400
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 (257,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 31
Secondary Languages
(only 15 largest shown)
Marwari (India)
28,000
Bhojpuri
15,000
Gujarati
13,000
Mewari
12,000
Wagdi
10,000
Kanauji
7,300
Bundeli
5,000
Garhwali
3,700
Bagheli
3,100
Bengali
2,900
Dogri
2,000
Marathi
1,900
Punjabi, Eastern
1,700
Chhattisgarhi
1,700
Malvi
1,300
Primary Language Hindi (257,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 31
Secondary Languages (only 15 largest shown)
  Marwari (India) 28,000
  Bhojpuri 15,000
  Gujarati 13,000
  Mewari 12,000
  Wagdi 10,000
  Kanauji 7,300
  Bundeli 5,000
  Garhwali 3,700
  Bagheli 3,100
  Bengali 2,900
  Dogri 2,000
  Marathi 1,900
  Punjabi, Eastern 1,700
  Chhattisgarhi 1,700
  Malvi 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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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
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