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]

Origin

They claim descent from Lord Balarama (brother of Shree Krishna) and Alha & Udal; the 12th century Ahir generals[5] of Parmal.[1]

History

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]

Battle of Bhurgarh

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]

Notable People

• Raiman Singh Dauwa, a warrior of Bundelkhand

• Bodhan Daua, An Indian revolutionary[13][14]

References

  1. 1 2 Singh, Mahendra Pratap (2001). Shivaji, Bhakha Sources and Nationalism. Books India International.
  2. ↑ Hindī bhāshā kī śabda-saṃracanā (in Hindi). Sāhitya Sahakāra. 1985.
  3. ↑ Jain, Ravindra K. (2002). Between History and Legend: Status and Power in Bundelkhand. Orient Blackswan. ISBN 978-81-250-2194-0.
  4. ↑ Siddiqui, A. U. (2004). Indian Freedom Movement in Princely States of Vindhya Pradesh. Northern Book Centre. ISBN 978-81-7211-150-2.
  5. ↑ Garrick, H. B. W.; Cunningham, Sir Alexander (1885). Report of a Tour Through Behar, Central India, Peshawar, and Yusufzai, 1881-82. Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing.
  6. ↑ The Imperial Gazetteer of India: Moram to Nayāgarh. Today & Tomorrow's Printers & Publishers. 1972.
  7. ↑ Divedi, Syam Sundar (1956). Veersingh Dev Charit.
  8. 1 2 3 Chandbardai (1913). Prithviraj Raso Vol. - Vi.
  9. ↑ Gupta, Asha (1999). Aalha Khand (in Hindi). Vāṇī Prakāśana.
  10. ↑ Parishada, Madhyapradeśa Ādivāsī Lokakalā (2001). Candelakālīna lokamahākāvya Ālhā: prāmāṇika pāṭha (in Hindi). Madhyapradeśa ĀDivisionāsī Lokakalā Parishad.
  11. ↑ Journal of Historical Research. Department of History, Ranchi University. 1959.
  12. ↑ Oudh (India), United Provinces of Agra and (1929). District Gazetteers of the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh: Banda. Supdt., Government Press, United Provinces.
  13. ↑ Miśra, Sureśa (2004). 1857, Madhyapradeśa ke raṇabān̐kure (in Hindi). Svarāja Saṃsthāna Sañcalanālaya, Saṃskr̥ti Vibhāga, Madhyapradeśa Śāsana.
  14. ↑ Devi, Mahashweta (2003-01-01). Jhansi Ki Rani (in Hindi). Rajkamal Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7119-853-5.
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