Dhadhor

Dhadhor, also known as Dharhor, is a prominent subcaste within the Ahir community, a part of the Hindu caste system, predominantly found in the Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. This subcaste has played a significant role in the socio-political landscape of Eastern Uttar Pradesh, marked by their extensive land holdings as Zamindars and the establishment of the Bhiti Rawat Riyasat in Gorakhpur.

This article is about the community of India. For the village, see Dhador.

Historically, Ahir/Yadav Sub-groups have occupied an ambiguous ritual status within the complex caste stratification of India. However, members of the Dhadhor subcaste have distinguished themselves by holding prominent positions as kings and rulers in the Dhoondhar Region of Rajasthan. This historical trajectory has placed them firmly within the Kshatriya sect of the Varna System, highlighting their influence and prestige.

Origin

According to the book “Vijayapal Raso” by the author nall singh which was written in pingal and this was the book of the description about the battle of Yaduvanshi king Vijaypal of Vijaygarh (Karauli). It states that during Raja Vijayapal’s reign, there were 1444 clans of Yadav/Ahir Kshatriyas in Rajasthan and Braj region. Among these clans, one was named “Dhadhor,”

Originally, Dhadhor Yadavs/Ahirs were inhabitants of the Dhoondhar region in Rajasthan, which includes parts of Jaipur, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, and Karauli districts. The people in the Dhoondhar region speak the Dhoondhari dialect. they have been migrated from Rajasthan to Bundelkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar, where they settled and have a significant population today. Presently, they have a substantial presence in areas like Ballia, Gorakhpur, Ghazipur, Azamgarh, Buxar, Siwan, Bhojpur, Jaunpur and Patna districts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

Contibution in War

When the historical battle occurred between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan in Rajasthan, Dhadhor Ahirs actively participated in the war on Prithviraj Chauhan’s side.

Notable Dhadhor Yadavs

Throughout history, Dhadhor Yadavs have held significant positions, including princely states and landlord roles, in Purvanchal and Bihar regions. Some prominent individuals from the Dhadhor Yadav community include

  • Raja Vijayapal Yaduvanshi (Later Rajputised)
  • Baba Bagha Singh Yaduvanshi
  • Babu Sharda Prasad Singh Rawat
  • Chaudhary Vishwanath Yadav
  • Yashpal Singh Rawat (politician).

Kuldevi of Dhadhor Yadavs

Their revered deity, or Kuldevi, is Kailadevi, also known as Kankali Mata or Yogmaya Vindhyavasini Maa.

Culture

Lorikayan is sung by Dhadhor Ahirs in Bhojpuri and Awadhi dialect, it is a folk song of veer rasa where events from the life of Lorik are described.[1][2]

See also

References
  1. Pandey, Shyam Manohar (1982). The Hindi oral epic Canainī: the tale of Lorik and Candā (in Hindi). Sahitya Bhawan.
  2. Coccari, Diane Marjorie (1986). The Bir Babas of Banaras: An Analysis of a Folk Deity in North Indian Hinduism. University of Wisconsin--Madison.


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