Yadu is the name of one of the five Aryan clans mentioned in the Rig Veda. The epic Mahabharata and Purans refer to Yadu as the eldest son of mythological king Yayati. The regions where the Yadu clan settled is not certain, but certain scholars suggest that Yadu clan inherited the territories to the south-west of the Gangetic plains, between the Chambal River, Betwa and Ken, which correspond to the border areas of present Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. There the king Yadu founded the Yadava Dynasty, the first Chandravansha (or Lunar Dynasty) of the Indian history. Yadu was the ancie ...

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Yadus

See Yadavas.

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Yadus:

Yadus: the descendants of Yadu, in which dynasty Lord Krishna appeared.

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The Yadava Dynasty ruled a kingdom in what is now Maharashtra, India from the 12th century to the 14th century. The Yadavas were feudatories of the Chalukyas until the late 12th century, when Bhillam (also spelled Bhilama) revolted successfully against the Chalukyas. He established Devagiri as his capital. In 1292 Ramachandra annexed Gujarat. In 1294 the armies of Ala ud din Khilji, Sultan of Delhi surrounded Devagiri, and Ramachandra was forced to pay tribute. Ala ud din captured Gujarat in 1297–98. Ramachandra's successor Shankara ...

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The Chandravanshi (translated as "lunar race") is one of the three main Kshatriyas "races", or lineages (vansha), the others being the Suryavanshi ("solar race") and Agnivanshi ("fire race"). Chandravanshi people were those, according to the Historian C.V.Vaidya, who adopted system of counting the Varna and period based on Lunar movements. They followed Lunar Calendars. These are the Kshatriyas who are descendants of Lord Krishna's tribe Yadu. The most famous Chandravanshi ...

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Yadavs, known by various other names including Gopes, Gaurs, Yadavas, Ahirs ,Kurubas, Abhirs, Surabhirs, Suras, Surasena, Souryasaini, Ghosals,Rawals, Bhatis, Goudas, Pradhans, Rauts, and Yaduvanshis, are among five most ancient Aryan races of Bharata. They mostly follow Hindu religion, and are currently located in different parts of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh. Yadav - Mythology. According to Hindu mythology, Yadavas are descendants from Yadu, one of the five Aryan clans mentioned in the Rig Veda. Promine ...

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In Hinduism, Princess Kunti is the mother of the Pandavas. Kunti has been described as a very pious women of great strength. She was born to King Shoorsen of the Yadu Clan. This is the same clan of Shri Krishna. Kunti's childhood name was Pritha and was given to King Shoorsen's best friend, King Kuntibhoj due to this faliure to produce children. After her arrival, King Kuntibhoj produced children and took Pritha as his lucky charm and took care of her until her marriage and renamed her as Kunti. King Shoorsen's other son was Vasudev, who was the father of Shri Krishna, theref ...

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Yadu:

Yadu (Yadhu). Founder of Yadava clan into which Krishna was born; son of Yayathi.

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According to Hindu mythology, Yadavas are descendants from Yadu, one of the five Aryan clans mentioned in the Rig Veda. Prominenet among the ancient Yadavas include: Vasudeva, father of Krishna Krishna Kunti, sister of Vasudeva and mother of Pandavas and Karna Kamsa, a tyrannical king of Mathura, who was killed by Krishna Ugrasen, father of Kamsa The legend further states that Jarasandh, Kamsa’s father-in-law, and king of Magadha attacked Yadavas to avenge the killing of Kamsa. Yadavas had to shift there capital from Mathura (central India) to Dwaraka (on the western ...

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The term Rajputra was first used by Harshavardhan (606-648 AD) of Kannauj. The term was used for the descendants of the Shahi dynasty present in Kashmir in Rajatarangini of Kalhana. The 36 Rajput clans are first mentioned in Kumarpala Charita of Jayasimha and then in Prithviraj Raso of Chandbardai. The lists include classical clans like Ikshvaku, Soma, and Yadu, well-known Rajput clans such as Parmar, Chauhan, Chalukya, Rathore, Parihar, Chandela etc as ...

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History of Rajputs, History of Rajputs - Rajput Origins, History of Rajputs - Suryavanshi, History of Rajputs - Chandravanshi, History of Rajputs - Agnivanshi, History of Rajputs - Social Structure, History of Rajputs - Emergence of Royal Clans, History of Rajputs - Emergence of Rajputs as a Community, History of Rajputs - Major Rajputs, History of Rajputs - Rajput Resistance to Muslim invasions, History of Rajputs - Akbar's alliance with Rajputs, History of Rajputs - Aurangzeb and Rajput Rebellion, History of Rajputs - Maratha Domination and British Rule, History of Rajputs - Independent India, History of Rajputs - Famous Rajput people, History of Rajputs - Rajput traditions

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The Rajputs are divided into 36 clans, claiming three basic lineages: the Suryavanshi (Solar Race), the Chandravanshi (Lunar Race), and the Agni vanshi (Fire Born). Some scholars also include Rishi vanshi, Nag Vanshi and Vayu Vanshi as separate classes. House of Mewar, Marwar, Amber are Suryavanshi rajputs. Rulers of Bundi, Kotah, Jalore, Sirohi are Agnivanshi. Chandravanshi and Yaduvanshi are from the same line which bifurcated at king yadu when his father banished him from becoming the king. House of ...

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Rajput, Rajput - Definition, Rajput - The Rajput Rule of India, Rajput - Social Hierarchy, Rajput - Origins, Rajput - Myths, Rajput - Character, Rajput - History, Rajput - Rajputs and Invasions of India, Rajput - Organization of Indian kingdoms during invasions and facts related to the wars., Rajput - Bappa Rawal, Rajput - Prithviraj Chauhan, Rajput - Rana Ratan SinghGoraBadal, Rajput - Maharana Hammir, Rajput - Hammir Dev Chauhan, Rajput - Rana Kumbha, Rajput - Rana Sanga, Rajput - Rao Maldeo Rathore, Rajput - Maharana Pratap, Rajput - Durga Das Rathore, Rajput - Genetics, Rajput - Prominent Rajput clans & their main centers

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The district is named after the mythological Hindu saint Vibhandak Rishi or Bhindi Rishi.During Vedic period this region was ruled by Yadu ,the son of King Yayati.Historically during Mahabharat Era, this region was under the reign of Chedi King Shishupal. King Yadav Krishna later established Yadav rule in this area.During Mahajanapada period Chedi had prominent position.Later this area came under Chandels. Later on Prithivi Raj Chauhan defeated Chandels and brought Bhind under Chauhan Dynasty.This area later ruled by Bhadaurias in the north ...

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Bhind District, Bhind District - History, Bhind District - Mythological and Historical Facts, Bhind District - Dacoits, Bhind District - Ravines Hindi-बीहड़, Bhind District - Population, Bhind District - Tourist destinations, Bhind District - Fort of Ater, Bhind District - Jain Temples, Bhind District - Mata Renuka Temple, Bhind District - Narad Dev Temple, Bhind District - National Chambal Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, Bhind District - Gohad Fort, Bhind District - Sun Temple, Bhind District - Ancient Dadraua Temple, Bhind District - Malanpur, Bhind District - External link

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Yadu dynasty

the dynasty in which Lord Krishna appeared.

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Yadus.

See YADAVA

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Yadavas (Yadus)

The royal dynasty led by Krishna in Mathura and Dvaraka, descended from the ancient King Yadu, son of Yayati. The dynasty included hundreds of thousands of valiant warriors and princes, all fully devoted to Krishna

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Yadavendra

Krishna, “Lord of the Yadavas.”

Yadu

One of the five sons of Yayati and the forefather of the Yadu dynasty.

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Andhaka:

Andhaka. A king in the Yadu dynasty.

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Bhoja:

Bhoja. King of the Yadu tribe.

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Haihayas:

Haihayas. Race said to have been descendents of Yadu.

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Yadava:

Yadava (Yaadhava). Krishna's clan, which was founded by Yadu.

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