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




History






= 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.
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.
In Nepal, the terms Yadav, Ahir, Gopa are often used synonymously for the same caste. 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. These Gopalas and Mahisapalas were together known as Abhiras. During lichhavi period names of many de facto rulers of Abhira-gupta dynasty are mentioned in inscription. These Abhiras occupied the higher position and overshadowed the Lichhavi kings in the administration.

Ahir (Gopa) rulers of Gopala dynasty.
Ahir rulers of Mahisapala dynasty.
Ahir ruler of Abhira-Gupta dynasty.




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 Kannaujiya, Dhadhor, Goria.




Culture


The Kings of Gopala Dynasty were devotees of Lord Shiva.




Population


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

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






= Politics

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Ram Baran Yadav, first President of Nepal.
Ram Sahay Yadav, politician and current Vice President of Nepal.
Upendra Yadav, politician and former deputy Prime Minister of Nepal.
Saroj Yadav, politician and current Chief Minister of Madhesh province.
Ram Saroj Yadav, politician and 1st deputy Chief Minister of Madhesh province.
Jay Krishna Goit, Ex-Maoist Leader and leader of Janatantrik Terai Mukti Morcha
Matrika Prasad Yadav, politician and ex-minister.




= Sports

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Bibek Yadav, Nepalese cricketer.




See also


Ahir
Yadav
Krishnaut
Majhraut




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Yadavs of Nepal
• Yadav
• Upendra Yadav
• Ram Sahaya Yadav
• Pradeep Yadav (Nepalese politician)
• Bibek Yadav
• People's Socialist Party (Nepal, 2024)
• Yadav (surname)
• Yadavs in Bihar
• People's Socialist Party, Nepal (2020)