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Yadavs of Nepal

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Yadavs of Nepali origins (Nepali: नेपाली यादव), also known as Ahir or Gope[1] are one of the prominent Nepalese caste under Madhesi subdivision.[2][3] According to the 2021 Nepal census, 1,228,581 people (4.21% of the population of Nepal) are Yadav.[4]

Yadavs of Nepal
Total population
1,228,581[5]
Regions with significant populations
   Nepal
Languages
Maithili, Bajjika, Bhojpuri
Religion
Hinduism
Related ethnic groups
other Indo-Aryan peoples

History

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Origin

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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] In Nepal, the terms Yadav, Ahir, Gopa are often used synonymously for the same caste.[1][8] They are descendents of ancient Yadu tribe of lord Krishna mentioned in Hindu scriptures.

List of dynasties

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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.[9] These Gopalas and Mahisapalas were together known as Abhiras.[10] During lichhavi period names of many de facto rulers of Abhira-gupta dynasty are mentioned in inscription.[11] These Abhiras occupied the higher position and overshadowed the Lichhavi kings in the administration.[11]

Subdivision

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Ahirs in Nepal are mainly divided into three subcaste Majhraut, Krishnaut and Ghosin.[15] Some other sub-castes are also found in small numbers like Kannaujiya, Dhadhor, Goria.

Culture

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The Kings of Gopala Dynasty were devotees of Lord Shiva.[16]

Population

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The Central Bureau of Statistics of Nepal classifies the Yadav as a subgroup within the broader social group of Madheshi Other Caste.[17] 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:

The frequency of Yadavs was higher than national average (4.0%) in the following districts:[18]

Notable people

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Politics

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Sports

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Yadav, Sohan Ram (1992). Rural and Agrarian Social Structure of Nepal. Commonwealth Publishers. ISBN 978-81-7169-174-6.
  2. ^ Acharya, Meena (1999). Women in Nepal. Asian Development Bank, Programs Department West and Office of Environment and Social Development. ISBN 978-971-561-268-5.
  3. ^ Dastider, Mollica (2007). Understanding Nepal: Muslims in a Plural Society. Har-Anand Publications. ISBN 978-81-241-1271-7.
  4. ^ National Statistics Office (2021). National Population and Housing Census 2021, Caste/Ethnicity Report. Government of Nepal (Report).
  5. ^ National Statistics Office (2021). National Population and Housing Census 2021, Caste/Ethnicity Report. Government of Nepal (Report).
  6. ^ Rao, M. S. A. (1987). Social Movements and Social Transformation: A Study of Two Backward Classes Movements in India. Manohar. ISBN 978-0-8364-2133-0. The Yadavas of Nepal have intimate connections with the Yadavas of Bihar, and many Yadavas from Bihar have migrated to Nepal.
  7. ^ https://www.ujyaaloonline.com/story/8541/2018/10/17/krishnaram-marauti-area-neglected
  8. ^ Gurung, Harka B. (1996). Faces of Nepal. Himal Books. ISBN 978-99933-43-50-9.
  9. ^ Khatri, Tek Bahadur (1973). The Postage Stamps of Nepal. Sharada Kumari K.C.
  10. ^ Nepalese Culture : Annual Journal of NeHCA. Nepalese History, Culture and Archaeology Instruction Committee, Kirtipur Campus, T.U. 1985.
  11. ^ a b Béguin, Gilles (1997). Nepal: Valley of Gods. India Book Distributors. ISBN 978-81-7310-115-1.
  12. ^ Satyal, Yajna Raj (1988). Tourism in Nepal: A Profile. Nath Publishing House.
  13. ^ Vaidya, Tulasī Rāma (1985). Crime and Punishment in Nepal: A Historical Perspective. Bini Vaidya and Purna Devi Manandhar.
  14. ^ 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.
  15. ^ Śreshṭha, Īśvara Govinda (1990). Rājavaṃśī (in Nepali). Jamunā Śreshṭha Jośī.
  16. ^ Bhattarai, Muralidhar (1960). Lectures on Nepal-culture. World Friendship Association] Vikram 2017.
  17. ^ Population Monograph of Nepal, Volume II
  18. ^ 2011 Nepal Census, District Level Detail Report
  19. ^ Bureau, ABP News (2023-03-17). "Ram Sahay Prasad Yadav Elected As Nepal's Third Vice-President". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2023-04-22. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  20. ^ https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/lahan-blast-pamphlets-of-jay-krishna-goit-led-janatantrik-tarai-mukti-morcha-recovered-from-incident-site/
  21. ^ https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/bibek-yadav-1185233
  22. ^ https://election.ekantipur.com/profile/595?lng=eng