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Dauwa Ahir or Dauwa Yadav are a Gotra (Clan) of Ahirs found in the Bundelkhand region [1] which was the ancient Cedi Kingdom. They are also known as Dau, Dauwa, Doa or Daua. [2] [3] They are also addressed as Dau Sahab or Thakur Sahab due to their power and influence in Bundelkhand. [4]
They claim descent from Lord Balarama (brother of Shree Krishna) and Alha & Udal; the 12th century Ahir generals [5] of Parmal. [1]
They ruled a estate in the Bundelkhand Agency i.e., the Naigaon-Rebai State during British India. [6] In Mediaeval era, they served as important generals and commanders in the army of the ruling clans such as, the Chandelas or the Bundelas. [7] [8] They actively participated in wars along with them. [9] [10] [8] In Prithviraj-Raso, a Dau warrior named Dongar Singh Dauwa is mentioned who is fighting along with Udal. [8]
At Banda there was dispute between Nawab of banda and Ranjor Dauwa (Ahir) of Ajaygarh. A battle had beed fought between them for the possession of the Bhurgarh fort (near banda) in which Ranjor dauwa and his Men became Victorious. [11] [12]
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