{{short description|Region of Rajasthan, India}} {{For|the language|Hadoti language}} {{Use Indian English|date=July 2015}} {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2015}}
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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, Kota, Jhalawar, and 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 Rajputs, a branch of the 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 region contains significant number of rock paintings particularly in region like dara and alnia,indicating human presence during the mesolithic age.
==Geography== The south-eastern region of Rajasthan, also known as Hadoti, lies between the 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, along with its tributaries — the Kalisindh, 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>
==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" /> |label1=Hadauti |value1=51.57 |color1=#E44D2E |label2=Hindi |value2=32.76 |color2=orange |label3=Malvi |value3=5.51 |color3=deeppink |label4=Sondwari |value4=3.53 |color4=orchid |label5=Rajasthani |value5=2.30 |color5=red |label6=Urdu |value6=1.30 |color6=green |label7=Others |value7=3.03 |color7=grey}}
Hadauti is the main language spoken in the region. Hindi is popular in urban areas like Kota. Malvi and Sondwari, a distinct dialect of Malwi, is spoken in the southern and western parts of Jhalawar along with Hindi. ==Notable people== *Bhupendra Jadawat Actor Film Industry Mumbai Bollywood
* Om Birla Speaker, Lok Sabha
== See also == *Marwar *Mewar *Shekhawati *Bagar *Dhundhar *Vagad
==References== {{reflist}}
{{Historical regions of North India|state=expanded}}
{{coord missing|Rajasthan}}
Category:Princely states of Rajasthan Category:Regions of Rajasthan Category:Historical regions in India