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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.
Ahir (Sanskrit: Abhira) [1] is a caste found in the Indian subcontinent, mainly modern-day India, Nepal and Pakistan. [2] [3] [4] [5] The Ahir clans are spread almost ...
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]
Gavli are distributed all over Maharashtra. Although Reginald Edward has classified Gawlis as sub-caste of many different castes Ahir Gawli (sub-caste of famous Yadav caste of North India) whereas Hanbar Gawli, Singaji Gawli and Lingayat Gawli are different from Yadav-Ahir Gawli.
Gop Jatiye Mahasabha was formed by Babu Ras Bihari Lal Mandal in 1911, It was the regional organization of Gope or Ahir caste of Bihar. [24] [25] [26] Later, the All-India Yadav Mahasabha was formed by merging the Gop Jatiye Mahasabha and other regional organisation of Ahirs. AIYM first National Conference was held in Purnea, Bihar on 17 to 20 ...
In “Origin,” Ava DuVernay weaves a centuries- and continents-spanning narrative feature around the ideas of Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Isabel Wilkerson, who rejects the word “racism.”
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]