Ahir clans

The Yaduvanshi Ahir, also spelled Yadubansis, Yadubans, Yadavanshi, Yadavamshi) claim descent from the ancient Yadava tribe of Krishna.[4]

A legendary story of the origin of the Nandvanshi Ahirs narrates that on his way to kill the rakshasas, Krishna crossed the river Yamuna accompanied by the Gawlis; those that crossed the river with him became the Ahir Nandabanshi. Nandvanshi and Yaduvanshi titles are fundamentally synonymous[5][6][7][8]

The Gwalvanshi Ahirs are historically associated with cowherding. According to history professor Rahul Shukla, the Gwalvanshi Ahirs had settled in Azamgarh, Varanasi, Gorkakhpur, Mirzapur etc., besides in Bihar. "They were cultivators or farmers in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. At the turn of the century, they evolved into business and other vocations in a big way.[9]

The Ghosi are a community found mainly in North India.[10] They were the Zamidaars and small kings of various parts of country.[11] The Ghosi claim descent from both the Gurjar and Ahir communities. Ghosi trace their origin to King Nand, the professed ancestor of Yaduvanshi Ahirs.[12] [13]

Kamaria, a sub caste of Ahirs profess to be descendants from Yadav vansh (Lineage).[14] They are also known as Kamaria Zamindars.[15]

• Phatak Ahirs claim to be descended from Digpal,the Ahir Raja of Mahaban.[16]

The Ahar are a Hindu caste of agriculturists.[17] The Ahar tribe are spread through Rohilkhand and other districts of N.W. provinces, following pastoral pursuits. They claim to descended from Yadu.[18]

Kishnaut or Krishnaut are Ahirs clan that inhabits the state of Bihar.[19][20]

• Majhraut are Ahirs clan that inhabits the state of Bihar.[21][22]

• Banaphar ahir [23][24]