Dirk H. A. Kolff thus describes the Rajputs of Bihar, Awadh and Varanasi with the terminology "Pseudo Rajput" as they were regarded as Pseudo rajputs by their western counterparts.These eastern Rajput often accompanied the Rajput of Rajasthan in their battles with the hordes of their supporters.They led the band of warriors called Purbiyas in order to assist their western counterparts but were notorious for frequently changing their allegiance as Silhadi did in the Battle against Babur, when he deserted Rana Sanga in the Battle of Khanwa leading to defeat of Rajput contingents and consolidation of Mughal empire in India  .
Dirk H. A. Kolff thus describes the Rajputs of Bihar, Awadh and Varanasi with the terminology "Pseudo Rajput" .These Pseudo Rajputs or the eastern Rajput often accompanied the Rajput of Rajasthan in their battles with the hordes of their supporters.They led the band of warriors called Purbiyas in order to assist their western counterparts but were notorious for frequently changing their allegiance as Silhadi did in the Battle against Babur, when he deserted Rana Sanga in the Battle of Khanwa leading to defeat of Rajput contingents and consolidation of Mughal empire in India . Bihari Rajputs who are also designated as Pseudo Rajputs by their western counterparts .
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. Bihari Rajputs who are also designated as Pseudo Rajputs by their western counterparts