Mr Gandhi, says that 'It was disunity, jealousy and lack of patriotism, respect for Indian culture, that brought this once mighty nation to its knees. Rajput kings hated each other more than they hated Greek, Mogul and British invaders."
It's quite obvious that the only jealousy shown in his statement is his very own. Bhupendra has forgotten, that the very wealth and culture of India, was created and maintained by the very Rajputs he denigrates, and that though a very small number did side with the Moguls, a vast majority of Rajputs fought against them and the Britshers too. I will go beyond this, and say, that if it was not for these "jealous and hateful' Rajputs, then Bhupendra and a majority of the Indian nations would by now had had Muslim names, and would have been busy doing pilgrimages to Mecca.
Rajputs were very few in number compared to the vast swathe of humanity in India, but their small numbers did mighty deeds against all of it's invaders, and they remain as the forefront of Hinduism's defenders, and the Culture of India. The Sikhs were the other great force that helped India through its terrible times, and they too get maligned by such ill-informed people. Where was your bravery when India need you Mr Gandhi? What culture did India have without it's great Maharajahs and Maharanis? The Rajputs have sacrificed more than just their lives and land, and for what? For you Mr Gandhi, and the millions who call themselves Bharatas.
I am very sure that this response too, will draw many more comments, just as you had said.
Kishorsinh D Jadeja
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