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Which four main groups make up the Rajasthani languages?

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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.

The Rajasthani languages are a group of Indo-Aryan languages and dialects spoken in the state of Rajasthan and surrounding regions. While Hindi serves as the official language of the state, the local Rajasthani languages are categorized into four main groups:12

Mewati: Located in the northeastern part of the state, this group transitions into the Hindi dialect of Braj Bhasa near the border with Uttar Pradesh.12
Malvi: This group is primarily spoken in the southern and southeastern regions of Rajasthan.12
Marwari: Geographically the most extensive of the four, this group is spoken throughout western Rajasthan.12
Jaipuri (or Dhundhari): This group is concentrated in the east and southeast areas of the state.12