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Devayat Bodar

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Statue of Devayat Bodar at Junagadh
Painting of Jahal, Sonal and Devayat Bodar, who is killing his own son Uga to save Ra Navghan.

Devayat Bodar (c. 900 AD - 1025AD) was a Yadav (Ahir) chieftain,[1] He was an important figure known for his bravery, sacrifice and love for the motherland, with whose help Ra 'Navghan, the Chudasama ruler got the throne of Junagadh. Devayat Bodar sacrificed his son Uga to save Ra 'Navghan from Solanki ruler.[citation needed]

Early life

Devayat Bodar was born in Ahir community in Alidar-Bodidar village of Gujarat.[2] He had a son named Uga and a daughter named Jahal from his wife Sonal.[citation needed]

See also

References

  1. ^ Burgess, James (1971). Report on the Antiquities of Kâṭhiâwâḍ and Kachh, Being the Result of the Second Season's Operations of the Archaeological Survey of Western India, 1874-75. Indological Book House.
  2. ^ Desai, Shambhuprasad Harprasad (1972). Junagadh and Girnar. Sorath Research Society.