What were traditional rural houses in Rajasthan made of?

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Map highlighting the Indian state of Rajasthan in orange, located in the northwest of India with its capital Jaipur marked. Surrounding countries including Pakistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka are shown, along with major bodies of water such as the Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. — Rajasthan Rajasthan, India.

Traditional rural houses in Rajasthan are typically constructed as huts featuring mud walls and roofs thatched with straw. These structures are generally designed with a single door and lack windows or ventilators.1

In contrast, the homes of more affluent farmers and artisans in larger villages are often more substantial, featuring multiple rooms and roofs covered with tiles. These dwellings typically include a veranda and a large courtyard, with earthen floors that are coated with a mixture of mud and dung.1