13 Famous Personalities of Rajasthan: From Politicians to Entrepreneurs

Famous Personalities from Rajasthan: Rajasthan known as the “Land of Kings” is a state which is not only famous for its majestic forts and palaces but also for its extraordinary history and culture. It has produced some of India’s most leaders, thinkers and visionary leaders. From ancient mathematics and warriors to modern-day politicians and entrepreneurs, these famous personalities of Rajasthan are not only a source of inspiration but also pride for the entire nation. In this blog, we will explore the lives of these famous personalities of Rajasthan and get to know all about their contributions.

List of Famous Personalities of Rajasthan and Their Achievements

From Vice-Presidents to Olympic medalists, like Bhairon Singh Shekhawat to Rajya Vardhan Singh Rathore and businessmen like Ghanshyam Das Birla, the list of famous personalities of Rajasthan has the names of great people in history. Here is a detailed list in the table given below – 

Name	Field	Contribution
Brahmagupta	Mathematics & Astronomy	Established principles for computing with zero
Prithvi Raj Chauhan	Ruler & Warrior	The last Hindu ruler of Delhi
Bhairon Singh Shekhawat	Politics	Former Vice President of India
Muhnot Nainsi	Historian & Writer	Documented the history of Rajasthan
Ghanshyam Das Birla	Industry & Education	Founder of Birla Group and BITS Pilani
Pratibha Patil	Politics	First woman President of India
Chanda Kochhar	Banking	Former MD & CEO of ICICI Bank
Vishwa Mohan Bhatt	Music	Renowned Indian slide guitarist
Rajya Vardhan Singh Rathore	Sports & Politics	Olympic medalist in shooting and politician
Lakshmi Narayan Mittal	Industry	Chairman of ArcelorMittal
Maharana Pratap	Ruler & Warrior	Fought against Mughal invaders
Jagjit Singh	Music	Legendary ghazal singer
Maharani Gayatri Devi	Politics & Social Work	Former Maharani of Jaipur and social reformer

Brahmagupta – The Mathematical Genius

Brahmagupta is born in Bhinmal, Rajasthan, around 598 AD. He was a great mathematician and an astronomer. He is best known for his treatise “Brahmasphutasiddhanta”, where is tried to establish the principles of computing with zero. It is a concept that revolutionised mathematics. 

Field	Contribution
Mathematics & Astronomy	Introduced the concept of zero and advanced algebraic methods
Famous Works	Brahmasphutasiddhanta, Khandakhadyaka

Prithvi Raj Chauhan – The Last Hindu Ruler of Delhi

Prithvi Raj Chauhan, a warrior who ascended the throne at just 11 years old, was the last Hindu ruler of Delhi. He is remembered for his bravery and his efforts to unite the Rajput forces against various invasions. His legendary love story with Sanyogita and his battles against invaders are still celebrated in Indian folklore.

Field	Contribution
Ruler & Warrior	United Rajput forces to resist invasions
Important Battles	Battle of Tarain

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Bhairon Singh Shekhawat – The Politician with a Difference

Bhairon Singh Shekhawat was born in Sikar, Rajasthan, and served as the Chief Minister of Rajasthan three times and later as the 11th  Vice President of India. He was known for his administrative skills and for implementing social welfare programs that uplifted the poor. His contributions to Rajasthan’s development earned him the title “Rajasthan Ka Ek Hi Singh.” and the chairman of the World Bank referred to him as the “Rockefeller of India” 

Field	Contribution
Politics	Chief Minister of Rajasthan, 11th Vice President of India
Important Programs	Antyoday Yojna

Muhnot Nainsi – The Chronicler of Rajasthan

Muhnot Nainsi is a historian and writer and is best known for his works that document the history and geography of Rajasthan. His “Marwar Ra Pargana Ri Vigat” and “Nainsi Ri Khyat” are considered invaluable resources for understanding the region’s past and geographical characteristics.

Field	Contribution
Historian	Chronicled the history and geography of Rajasthan
Famous  Works	Marwar Ra Pargana Ri Vigat, Nainsi Ri Khyat

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Ghanshyam Das Birla – The Industrial Pioneer

Ghanshyam Das Birla, born in Pilani, Rajasthan, was a pioneering industrialist and philanthropist. He founded the Birla Group of Industries and established several educational institutions, including BITS Pilani, one of India’s top engineering institutes. 

Field	Contribution
Industry & Education	Founder of Birla Group and established BITS Pilani
Achievements	Padma Vibhushan (1957)

Chanda Kochhar – The Banking Powerhouse

Chanda Kochhar, born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, rose through the ranks of ICICI Bank to become its MD and CEO. Under her leadership, the bank grew into one of India’s largest financial institutions. 

Field	Contribution
Banking	Transformed ICICI Bank into a leading financial institution
Achievements	Padma Bhushan (2010)

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Vishwa Mohan Bhatt – The Maestro of Slide Guitar

Vishwa Mohan Bhatt aka V. M Bhatt is a unique slide guitar player from Rajasthan and is renowned for his classical Hindustani music. His dedication to music has earned him prestigious awards like The Grammy, the Padma Shri and the Sangeet Natak Academy Award.

Field	Contribution
Music	Innovator of the Indian slide guitar, renowned classical musician
Awards	Grammy, Padma Shri, Sangeet Natak Academy Award

Rajya Vardhan Singh Rathore – The Olympian and Politician

Rajya Vardhan Singh Rathore is an army officer from Rajasthan. He made the country proud by winning a silver medal in shooting at the 2004 Olympics. He later transitioned into politics, where he continued to serve the nation with distinction.

Field	Contribution
Sports & Politics	Olympic silver medalist in shooting, politician
Achievements	Silver medal in 2004 Olympics

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Lakshmi Narayan Mittal – The Steel Tycoon

Lakshmi Narayan Mittal, born in Sadulpur, Rajasthan, is one of the world’s richest industrialists and the chairman of ArcelorMittal, the largest steel-making company in the world. He was also on the board of directors at Goldman Sachs and has also contributed to the World Steel Association.

Field	Contribution
Industry	Chairman of ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steelmaker
Achievements	Ranked 3rd among the world’s richest people in 2005 by Forbes

Maharana Pratap- The Legendary Warrior

Maharana Pratap, born in 1540 in Mewar, Rajasthan, is a symbol of bravery and patriotism. He is best known for his resistance against the Mughal Empire and his leadership in the Battle of Haldighati. His courage and determination continue to inspire generations.

Field	Contribution
Ruler & Warrior	Defended Mewar against Mughal invasions
Battles	Battle of Haldighati, Battle of Dewair

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Jagjit Singh- The Ghazal King

Jagjit Singh was born in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, and is renowned for his soulful ghazals. His unique voice and style brought ghazal music to the masses, making him one of India’s most beloved singers. His most famous ghazals are Hothon Se Chhu Lo Tum, Tum Itna Jo Muskura Rahe Ho, Tum Ko Dekha To Yeh Khayal Aaya, etc

Field	Contribution
Music	Popularized ghazal music in India
Awards	Padma Bhushan

Maharani Gayatri Devi – The Iconic Royal

Maharani Gayatri Devi, born into the royal family of Cooch Behar, married into the Jaipur royal family and became an icon of beauty, grace, and social reform. She was a successful politician and a social worker who championed women’s education and rights.

Field	Contribution
Politics & Social Work	Worked for women’s education, served as an MP
Achievements	Listed among the world’s most beautiful women, MP from Jaipur

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Shailesh Lodha: The Comedic Writer

Shailesh Lodha comes from Jodhpur, Rajasthan and is an actor, comedian and writer. He has also acted in the famous TV serial “Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah” as Taarak Mehta himself. He was also a presenter in the Wah Wah Kya Baat Hai show.

Field	Contribution
Work	Taarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashmah, a presenter in  Wah Wah Kya Baat Hai
Achievements	National Srijan Award, Bharat Gaurav and Rajasthan Gaurav

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