Historical Scenario (Rajasthan)

In Kota, Veer Bharat Samaj was founded by Kesari Singh Barhat.

Sawai Jai Singh initiated many social reforms in Rajput Society. Ban on female infanticide, dowry system, and Sati Pratha were among such reforms. Jaipur city established by Sawai Jai Singh was the first place in Rajasthan to ban Sati system.

Jaipur banned the 'Sati Pratha' practice in 1846, while Hyderabad, Gwalior and Jammu and Kashmir did the same in 1847. Awadh and Bhopal (both Muslim ruled states) were actively suppressing Sati by 1849, cutch outlawed it in 1852 with Jodhpur having banned Sati about same.

King Ganga Singh of Bikaner is known for his services as a patron of Banaras Hindu University. Banaras Hindu University awarded him with honorary degree of L.L.D. in 1927.

Maharaja Sawai Man Singh II was an Indian Prince, diplomat, and sportsman. He also held the office of the first Raj Pramukh (Governor) of Rajasthan between 1949 and 1956. In later life, he served as Ambassador of India to Spain. He was a notable Polo Player.

Diwan Bahadur Harbilas Sarda was born on 3 June, 1867 in Ajmer. He was a famous historian and social reformer of Rajasthan. Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, 1929 came to be known as 'Sarda Act', after him.

Sagarmal Gopa was born in a Brahmin family in Jaisalmer. He was the first person to raise voice against government atrocities in Jaisalmer. He took active part in non-cooperative movement in '1921'.

Motilal Tejawat was born in Kaliyari (Udaipur, Rajasthan) in 1886. After being educated to the fifth grade, he was employed in the Jhadol/Jharol thikana for some time. During his stint at Jhadal, he witnessed the oppressive behavior of the Thakur and his henchmen towards the local Bhil People, which prompted him to resign his Position in 1920. Along with these he also started Eki (Unity) movement.

In the decade of 1930, Yugal Kishor Chaturvedi played an important role in spreading political awareness in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. He also published a weekly named ‘Navyug Sandesh’ to highlight local issues. In 1939 he and his associates formed the Bharatpur Rajya Praja Mandal to work for a democratic government in the Princely state.

The first person to spread political consciousness in Rajasthan was Sahasmal Bohra. He was also associated with the formation of the Indian National Congress.