Rajput

[ rahj-poot ]

/ ˈrɑdʒ put /

a member of a Hindu people claiming descent from the ancient Kshatriya, or warrior caste, and noted for their military spirit.

Origin of Rajput

< Hindi, equivalent to Sanskrit rāj king (see raj) + putra son

In many Rajput states the princes on succession have their foreheads marked with blood from the thumb or toe of a Bhil.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 6 |Various
But he gave no other sign that he was not some Rajput princeling's image carved out of the night.

Told in the East |Talbot Mundy
He joined in the Brahmanical worship and sacrifices of his Rajput queens.

The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 9 |Various
The missionary thanked him and stood watching as the Rajput rode away.

Rung Ho! |Talbot Mundy

At that—the most solemn oath that can pass the lips of a Rajput—Roy looked startled.

Far to Seek |Maud Diver

Rajput

/ (ˈrɑːdʒpʊt) /

Hinduism one of a Hindu military caste claiming descent from the Kshatriya, the original warrior caste

C16: from Hindi, from Sanskrit rājan king; see raj