Are yaduvanshi Rajputs?

Yaduvanshi is a term used for describing various Rajput clans. Prominent among them are Bhatis, Jadejas, Sammas and Chudasamas. Several inscriptions links the Chudasamas to yadavas of the legendary Lunar dynasty. Samira Sheikh says that Chudasama were originally pastoralists.

Is Rajput and Yadav are same?

Rajputs were never called yadavs and Ahir/Abhirs tribe /Yadavs are ancient warriors and same. And since then they became above Ahir/Yadav and Gujjar which left behind. Rajput word came into existance in 6 bc .

What is Yaduvansh?

Yadu is one of the five early Indo-Aryan tribes (panchajana, panchakrishtya or panchamanusha) mentioned in the Rigveda. The Yadus had a tribal union with the Turvasha tribe, and were frequently described together. The Yadus were a partly Indo-Aryan-acculturated Indus tribe.

How are the Yaduvanshi Rajputs related to Krishna?

Yaduvanshi is a term used for describing various Rajput descendants of the Krishna. They claim descent from the ancient king Yadu. Some historians believe the Yaduvanshi Rajputs are Banjaras who began to claim Yaduvanshi origins to improve their social status.

Why are Ahir Yadavs different from Yaduvanshi Rajputs?

Ahir rao tula ram of rewari was also a rajput of aphariya clan (descents of jadon clan) of yaduvanshi lineage . But later their clan began to marry in ahir caste and later not allowed in rajputs . While, Ahirs were cow herders , started using yadav surname by 1930 during the time of british government .

How are the jadauns related to the Rajputs?

Jadauns (also known as Jadons) claim to have descended from the Hindu mythological character Yadu. As the descendents of Yadu, they are classified as under the Chandravanshi branch of the Rajput caste hierarchy. However according to The Rajputana gazetteers, Aphariyas clan of Yaduvanshi Ahirs also claims descent from Jadauns.

Who are the Somvanshi clan of Rajputs?

Soam (also known as Som or Somvanshi) are Chandravanshi Rajputs. They have descended from Mahabharata. They are the direct descendants of Som (or Moon). As the name “SOM” indicates, this community belongs to lunar dynasty. King Dushyant, his son Bharat, all Pandavas and Kauravas were Somvanshis (Chandravanshi Rajputs).