The state of Rajasthan came into existence on this day
Rajasthan Diwas was celebrated on Thursday, marking the 68th anniversary of the unification of the erstwhile princely states in the region of Rajputana into the State of Rajasthan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to Twitter to wish the state on its foundation day. Notably, the formal integration of the regions was finalised in 1956 over the course of seven phases.