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The term Yadav (or Yadava) has been interpreted to mean "a descendant of Yadu," who is a mythological king. [18]Using "very broad generalisations", Jayant Gadkari says that it is "almost certain" from analysis of the Puranas that Andhaka, Vrishni, Satvata and Abhira were collectively known as Yadavas and worshipped Krishna.
Download as PDF; Printable version; In other projects ... (Sanskrit: Abhira) [1] is a caste found in the Indian subcontinent, ... Ahirs are also known as Yadav, ...
Dhandhor [1] or Dharhor is a subdivision of the Yadav caste in India. [2] The Dharhors claim to have been the first settlers of the Senapur village of Jaunpur District, and it may be that they had the responsibility of protecting the original Thakur settlers. [3]
The traditional occupations of Ahirs are cattle-herding and agriculture. Since late 19th century to early 20th century, Ahirs have adopted Yadav word for their community and have claimed descent from the mythological king Yadu. This is a part of a movement of social and political resurgence (sanskritisation) under the influence of Arya Samaj. [3]
The Yadavs of Nepal have intimate connections with the Yadavs of Bihar, and many Yadavs from Bihar have migrated to Nepal. [6] The ancient history of Krishnaram Marauti, Saptari and evidences from King Sahlesh, a king of Mithila region proves the presence of Yadavas in the Madhesh much before the formation of present day modern Nepal. [7]
The Koeri, Kurmi, Yadav, and Bania are categorised as the upper-backwards amongst the Other Backward Class group; [1] while the various other caste groups which constitute the OBC, a group comprising 51% of the population of state of Bihar, have been classified as lower backwards. The upper-backwards, also called upper OBC, represent ...
[6] [7] They also worked as Paikas (soldiers) under the kings. [8] [9] Gopal is the name of the milkmen or herdsmen caste in Odisha, which is known by other names (such as Ahir, Yadav, Goala etc.) in various parts of India. [10] [11] According to 1931 census of India, they are second largest caste by numbers and comprise around 9% of Odisha's ...
Phatak or Phaatak is a sub-caste of the Indian Ahir-Yadav community. Origin Locally in Braj region, Which includes Mathura , Shikohabad , Jalesar , Agra , Hathras , Aligarh , Etah , Mainpuri and Farrukhabad districts of Uttar Pradesh , [ 2 ] Phataks are Yadav(Ahir). [ 3 ]