Hadoti is a historical region located in the southeastern part of the Indian state of Rajasthan. It encompasses the districts of Bundi district, Kota district, Jhalawar, and Baran district.
Geography
The south-eastern region of Rajasthan, also known as Hadoti, lies between the
Malwa to the east, the
Aravalli Range to the west, and the
Marwar Plateau to the southwest, bordering the state of
Madhya Pradesh. The major river of the region is the
Chambal River River, along with its tributaries — the Kalisindh, Parvati, Parwan, and Chapi rivers. The predominant soil type in the region is alluvial, supporting extensive agriculture.
Princely states of Hadoti
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Palaitha - Hada Chauhan Maharaja's
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Moondli - Hada Maharaja's
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Bamulia - Hada Maharaja's
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Kachnoada - Hada
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Rajgarh - Hada
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Ghati - Hada
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Kherli - Tanwar
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Srinal - Tanwar
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Koela - Hada Chauhan
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Dabri - Hada
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Kherli - Hada Maharaja's
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Karwar - Hada
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Phasud - Hada
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Pipalda - Hada
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Antarda - Hada
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Nimola - Hada
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Sarola - Pandit Brahmins
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Harnawada - Sirohiya Rao Raja
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Akawad Khurd - Rathore
Demographics
Religion
The vast majority of the population are
Hindu.
Muslims form the largest minority and are largely concentrated in urban areas.
Languages
Harauti language is the main language spoken in the region.
Hindi is popular in urban areas like Kota.
Malvi and Sondwari, a distinct dialect of
Malwi, is spoken in the southern and western parts of Jhalawar along with
Hindi.
Notable people
Actor Film Industry Mumbai Bollywood
Speaker, Lok Sabha
See also
