Language
Rajasthani (although constitutional status is pending) is the main spoken language although Hindi and English are used for official purpose. It is spoken by 13 million people in Rajasthan and other states of India. A number of “tribal” languages are also spoken in Rajasthan. The state of Rajasthan is also populated by Sindhis, who came to Rajasthan from Sindh province (now in Pakistan) in 1947 and speak Sindhi, especially older generation.
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