Rajput Quotes

This page shares powerful quotes from historians, scholars, and even the invaders like the Mughals, Turks, and Arabs who fought against the Rajputs. Despite being their enemies, these invaders admired the Rajputs’ courage, honor, and strength. Their respect shows how the Rajputs were fearless warriors who protected their land and stood for justice. These words help us understand the proud and lasting legacy of the Rajput people, who earned respect even from those who tried to defeat them.

Quotes by Historians and Invaders

"When we speak about Maharana Pratap, his equestrian prototype figure, clad in armour, catches our attention. He is one of our national heroes, whose unflinching devotion to his country together with unparalleled patriotism inspired the freedom fighters!" — Historian RV Somani

"Rajputs were born warriors, bravest of the brave, urged to fury by a keenly sensitive feeling of honour & always ready to conquer or die for honour. Had they combined their forces, it’s doubtful whether any Mughal army could have stood long against them!" — Sir William Hunter

"One still finds among the Rajputs those brilliant qualities, proud loyalty & urbanity which excited to such a pitch the enthusiasm. They have not allowed themselves to be influenced by the contact of invading races, either Mogul or English, nearly as much as the other tribes. Their name means "Sons of Kings"; & each one of them can trace his genealogy back into the olden times, to the sovereigns of the country." — French traveller & writer Louis-Théophile Marie Rousselet (1845–1929) describing Rajputs & their legacy.

"In many ways the Rajput bears a Strong Resemblance to the Highlanders of Scotland that one might seem to be reading Walter Scotts Stories, They both had the Same Reckless Daring, Same Loyalty to the Chief, The Same Love of Sport & Same Readiness to take Offence." — William Wilson

"In the lands of the Great Mogul,I met with Warriors of Noble bearing, The Rājpūts whose courage in Battle & Pride in their lineage rival the Knights of our own history.Their devotion to Honor is such that they would rather Perish than Yield." — Heinrich von Poser und Groß-Naedlitz

"Better Blood than that of Rajputs certainly never flowed in the Veins of any Human Being." — Major General Sir William Henry Sleeman

"Who are these Rajputs who arose at this Time & for 500 years at the least beat back the Mahomedan onslaughts & whence did they come ? We have already said that they were Indo-Aryans, The most Chivalrous representatives of the Vedic Aryans of India." — CV Vaidya