- Source: Nagavanshi
Nagavanshi (IAST: Nāgavaṃśī) refers to several Indian Kshatriya dynasties or ruling groups claiming descent from the mythical Nāgas. Along with Suryavanshi, Agnivanshi and Chandravanshi, the Nagavanshi clans form a part of the Kshatriya class in the Varna system of India. The notable members of this class include:
Nairs, who ruled in Kerala
Nagas of Chotanagpur, who ruled in Chota Nagpur, Jharkhand
Nagas of Padmavati, who ruled in Madhya Pradesh
Nagas of Vidisha, who ruled in Madhya Pradesh
Nagas of Vindhyatabi, ancient dynasty of Odisha
Nagas of Panna State, who ruled in Madhya Pradesh
Nagas of Kalahandi, who ruled in Kalahandi, Odisha
Chindaka Naga, who ruled in Chhattisgarh and Odisha
Alupas (part of the Bunt community), ancient dynasty of Karnataka
Bunts (Shetty and Chowtas), who ruled in Karnataka
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Nagavanshi
- Shetty
- Festivals of Chhattisgarh
- Nāga
- Kshatriya
- Kiryathil Nair
- Nilambur Kingdom
- Manikeshwari Temple
- Nagarahavu (2016 film)
- Nagvanshi dynasty