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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