RAJPUT FLAGS

Jaipur :

The original flag of Jaipur in 1877 contains a Sun to represent the Saura-Saka religion of the Rajputs and a yellow band to further emphasise that heritage.

It is is depicted below :

Later, the flag was slightly altered. It is here :

The Flags of the World website writes regarding this flag -

"Jaipur - also Jeypore. Former Indian state, East Rajputana, NW India, now in Rajasthan state; 15.610 square miles, capital: Jaipur. Founded in 12th century (probably 1128) by Rajput chief from Gwalior; furnished famous generals to Mogul emperors; came under British protection 1818; title: maharaja."

Idar :

Liks the flag of Jaipur, it contains a yellow band to symbolise the Sun and its high status with the Rajputs. This historical flag is shown below -

Banswarra :

The flag of Banswarra has a bright yellow margin, symbolising the Sun, surrounding a red center, symbolising fire. Once again, the ancestral Saura-Saka descent of the Rajputs is emphasised in this magnificent flag.

Regarding Bikaner, the Flags of the World website states.

"Bikaner was a former Indian state, now part of Rajasthan, NW India; 23,181 square miles; desolate tract, part of Thar Desert without a single stream. The northern part is watered by irrigation channels. Founded about 1465 by Rajput chief; adhered loyally to Mogul Empire; waged wars with Jodhpur through 18th century; received British political agent in 1883. Capital, Bikaner, is 140 miles West of Delhi."

Jodhpur (Marwar) :

The Marwari flag contains a red and yellow stripe symbolising fire and the Sun, respectively. This symbolises the Saura religion of the Rajputs. It is as follows -

Marwar is described as "region borders on Thar Desert on W, touches Great Rann of Kutch on SW; traversed by Luni river flowing SW"

Tonk :

Bharatpur :

The flag of Bharatpur in Mewat consists of a bright yellow center and two thin horizontal light blue bands. The center symbolises the Sun and the central role it plays in the life of the Rajput. It is as follows -