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Which language is used as the official language of Rajasthan?

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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.

Hindi is the official language of the state of Rajasthan.1

While the state is home to a diverse group of Rajasthani languages—which include dialects such as Marwari, Jaipuri, Malvi, and Mewati—these local languages are not recognized as official media. To some degree, the use of Hindi as the official language has overshadowed these local tongues, though they continue to be spoken by much of the population.21