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'''Hadoti''' is a historical region located in the southeastern part of the [[Indian state]] of [[Rajasthan]]. It encompasses the districts of [[Bundi district|Bundi]], [[Kota district|Kota]], [[Jhalawar district|Jhalawar]], and [[Baran district|Baran]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=2018-10-23 |title=Constituency watch: Hadoti, the power centre of Rajasthan politics |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/constituency-watch-hadoti-the-power-centre-of-rajasthan-politics/story-HG6Y0svumZNsn2SZRWbE2H.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240406191246/https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/constituency-watch-hadoti-the-power-centre-of-rajasthan-politics/story-HG6Y0svumZNsn2SZRWbE2H.html |archive-date=6 April 2024 |access-date=2025-07-13 |work=Hindustan Times |language=en-us |url-status=live }}</ref> Named after the [[Hada Chauhan|Hada Rajputs]], a branch of the [[Chauhan dynasty|Chauhan clan]], the region's identity began taking shape in the 13th century when Rao Deva conquered Bundi in 1241 CE, followed by the capture of Kota in 1264 CE.<ref>{{Cite web |title=history/city profile |url=https://lsg.urban.rajasthan.gov.in/content/raj/udh/nagar-parishad-bundi/en/about-/history-city-profile/history--city-profile.html#:~:text=The%20Hadoti%20region%20in%20which,and%20nearby%20Kota%20in%201264. |website=Nagar Parishad Bundi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=History {{!}} District and Sessions Court, Kota {{!}} India |url=https://kota.dcourts.gov.in/about-department/history/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250505090105/https://kota.dcourts.gov.in/about-department/history/ |archive-date=5 May 2025 |access-date=2025-07-13 |website=kota.dcourts.gov.in |language=en-US |url-status=live }}</ref>
'''Hadoti ''' is a [[List of regions in India|region]] of [[Rajasthan]] state in western [[India]], which was once called the Bundi Kingdom. The biggest cities are Jhalawar and Kota. It includes the districts of [[Bundi district|Bundi]], [[Baran district|Baran]], [[Jhalawar district|Jhalawar]] and [[Kota district|Kota]] and is bounded on the west by the [[Mewar]], on the northwest by [[Ajmer region]]s of Rajasthan, and on the south by the [[Malwa]], on the east by the [[Gird, India|Gird regions]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]] state.
==Geography==
==Geography==
The south-eastern region of Rajasthan, also known as Hadoti, lies between the [[Malwa|Malwa Plateau]] 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|Chambal]] River, along with its tributaries — the [[Kali Sindh River|Kalisindh]], [[Parbati River (Rajasthan)|Parvati]], Parwan, and Chapi rivers. The predominant soil type in the region is alluvial, supporting extensive agriculture.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mondal |first=Puja |date=2014-04-29 |title=Geographical Environment of Central Hadaoti, Rajasthan |url=https://www.yourarticlelibrary.com/geography/geographical-environment-of-central-hadaoti-rajasthan/38749 |access-date=2025-07-13 |website=Your Article Library |language=en-US}}</ref>
The region of south eastern Rajasthan lies between Malwa Plateau in the east, Aravali range in the west and Marwar plateau in the west south side, on the border with Madhya Pradesh. The major river is the Chambal River, with its tributaries Kaalisindh, Parvati, Parwan and Chapi. The soil is alluvial.
==Princely states of Hadoti==
==History ==
* Palaitha - [[Hada Chauhan]] Maharaja's
* Palaitha - [[Hada Chauhan]] Maharaja's
* Moondli - [[Hada (clan)|Hada]] Maharaja's
* [[Moondli]] - [[Hada (clan)|Hada]] Maharaja's
* [[Kunadi]] -
* [[Bamulia]] - Hada Maharaja's
* [[Bamulia]] - Hada Maharaja's
* Kachnoada - Hada
* [[Kachnoada]] - Hada
* [[Rajgarh, Rajasthan|Rajgarh]] - Hada
* [[Rajgarh, Rajasthan|Rajgarh]] - Hada
* [[Ghati]] - Hada
* [[Ghati]] - Hada
* [[Kherli]] - [[Tanwar]]
* [[Kherli]] - [[Tanwar]]
* Srinal - Tanwar
* [[Srinal]] - Tanwar
* [[Koela]] - Hada Chauhan
* [[Koela]] - Hada Chauhan
* [[Dabri, Jodhpur|Dabri]] - Hada
* [[Dabri]] - Hada
* [[Kherli]] - Hada Maharaja's
* [[Kherli]] - Hada Maharaja's
* [[Karwar]] - Hada
* [[Karwar]] - Hada
* Phasud - Hada
* [[Phasud]] - Hada
* Pipalda - Hada
* [[Pipalda]] - Hada
* Antarda - Hada
* [[Antarda]] - Hada
* Nimola - Hada
* [[Nimola]] - Hada
* [[Sarola kalan]] - Pandit Brahmins
* [[Sarola]] - [[Pandit Brahmins]]
*Harnawada - Sirohiya Rao Raja
*[[Harnawada]] - Sirohiya Rao Raja
*Akawad Khurd - Rathore
==Demographics==
===Religion===
{{Pie chart| thumb = right
|label1=[[Hinduism]]|value1=89.75|color1=orange
|label2=[[Islam]]|value2=8.54|color2=green
|label3=[[Jainism]]|value3=0.96|color3=brown
|label4=Others|value4=0.75|color4=grey
|caption=Religion in Hadoti (2011)<ref name="censusindia.gov.in">{{Cite web |url=http://censusindia.gov.in/ |access-date=1 December 2021 |title=2011 census of India}}</ref>
}}
The vast majority of the population are [[Hindu]]. [[Muslims]] form the largest minority and are largely concentrated in urban areas.
===Languages===
{{Pie chart| thumb = right| caption = Languages in Hadoti (2011)<ref name="languages" />
[[Harauti language|Hadauti]] is the main language spoken in the region. [[Hindi]] is popular in urban areas like [[Kota, Rajasthan|Kota]]. [[Malvi]] and Sondwari, a distinct dialect of [[Malwi]], is spoken in the southern and western parts of [[Jhalawar district|Jhalawar]] along with [[Hindi]].
Hadoti is a region of Rajasthan state in western India, which was once called the Bundi Kingdom. The biggest cities are Jhalawar and Kota. It includes the districts of Bundi, Baran, Jhalawar and Kota and is bounded on the west by the Mewar, on the northwest by Ajmer regions of Rajasthan, and on the south by the Malwa, on the east by the Gird regions of Madhya Pradesh state.
The region of south eastern Rajasthan lies between Malwa Plateau in the east, Aravali range in the west and Marwar plateau in the west south side, on the border with Madhya Pradesh. The major river is the Chambal River, with its tributaries Kaalisindh, Parvati, Parwan and Chapi. The soil is alluvial.
