Yadavs of Nepal
Yadavs of Nepal (also known as Ahir or Gope) are one of the prominent caste of Nepal.[1][2] At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, 1,054,458 people (4.0% of the population of Nepal) were Yadav.[3] They are politically and socially very well established in Nepal.[4]
History
Yadav or Ahir of Nepal claim descendence from ancient Yadu tribe of lord Krishna mentioned in Hindu scriptures.
List of dynasties
Historically, the Ahirs are considered as early ruler of Kathmandu valley. The Gopala dynasty was the first dynasty of Nepal, who were succeeded by the Mahisapala dynasty.[5] These Gopalas and Mahisapalas were together known as Abhiras.[6] During lichhavi period names of many de facto rulers of Abhira-gupta dynasty are mentioned in inscription.[7] These Abhiras occupied the higher position and overshadowed the Lichhavi kings in the administration.[8]
- Ahir (Gopa) rulers of Gopala dynasty.
- Ahir rulers of Mahisapala dynasty.
- Ahir ruler of Abhira-Gupta dynasty.[9]
Subdivision
Ahirs in Nepal are mainly divided into three subcaste Majhraut, Krishnaut and Ghosin. Some other sub-castes are also found in small numbers like Goria/Dahiyara, Kannaujiya, Dhadhor etc.
Population
The Central Bureau of Statistics of Nepal classifies the Yadav as a subgroup within the broader social group of Madheshi Other Caste.[10] At the time of the 2011 Nepal census, 1,054,458 people (4.0% of the population of Nepal) were Yadav. The frequency of Yadavs by province was as follows:
- Madhesh Province (14.8%)
- Lumbini Province (4.1%)
- Koshi Province (1.3%)
- Bagmati Province (0.2%)
- Gandaki Province (0.0%)
- Karnali Province (0.0%)
- Sudurpashchim Province (0.0%)
The frequency of Yadavs was higher than national average (4.0%) in the following districts:[11]
- Siraha (24.4%)
- Dhanusha (17.5%)
- Saptari (15.8%)
- Sarlahi (15.5%)
- Mahottari (15.2%)
- Rautahat (12.2%)
- Bara (10.5%)
- Kapilvastu (10.2%)
- Rupandehi (7.4%)
- Parsa (6.6%)
- Parasi (5.8%)
- Banke (4.7%)
- Sunsari (4.3%)
Notable people
- Jishnugupta, ruler of Nepal.[12]
- Ram Baran Yadav, first President of Nepal.
- Ram Sahay Yadav, Vice President of Nepal.
- Upendra Yadav, politician and former deputy Prime Minister of Nepal.
References
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- ^ Dastider, Mollica (2007). Understanding Nepal: Muslims in a Plural Society. Har-Anand Publications. ISBN 978-81-241-1271-7.
- ^ Population Monograph of Nepal, Volume II [1]
- ^ @therecord. "How did Madhesis fare in the local elections, and who won among them? - The Record". www.recordnepal.com. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
- ^ Khatri, Tek Bahadur (1973). The Postage Stamps of Nepal. Sharada Kumari K.C.
- ^ Nepalese Culture : Annual Journal of NeHCA. Nepalese History, Culture and Archaeology Instruction Committee, Kirtipur Campus, T.U. 1985.
- ^ Béguin, Gilles (1997). Nepal: Valley of Gods. India Book Distributors. ISBN 978-81-7310-115-1.
- ^ Béguin, Gilles (1997). Nepal: Valley of Gods. India Book Distributors. ISBN 978-81-7310-115-1.
- ^ Mukherjee, Bikash (1993). Religious Centres of North India: Buddhist, Jaina, and Brahmanical Based on Archaeological and Literary Sources. Ramanand Vidya Bhawan. ISBN 978-81-85205-58-8.
- ^ Population Monograph of Nepal, Volume II [2]
- ^ 2011 Nepal Census, District Level Detail Report
- ^ Vaidya, Tulasī Rāma (2007). Dr. D.R. Regmi as a Historian: An Assessment. Centre for Nepal and Asian Studies (CNAS) for Dr. Dilli Raman Regmi Foundation [Kathmandu]. ISBN 978-99933-52-85-3.