Which of the following statements are correct about Rajputs historically?

1. There were several groups identifying themselves as Rajputs in areas beyond Rajasthan.

2. Rajput rulers from about the eighth century cherished the ideal of the hero who fought valiantly.

3. Stories about Rajput heroes were preserved in written texts only.

4. Women often played heroic roles independent of their husbands in these stories.

Choose the correct option from below: