Ahar caste
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India | |
| Languages | |
| •Hindi•Braj Bhasha | |
| Religion | |
| •Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| •Ahir•Yaduvanshi Ahirs |
TheAharsare a Hindu caste in India. The term "Ahar" was historically associated with theYadavcaste, along with the term "Ahir".The group labelled Ahar were generally found in a few west-central districts of India, but in the 1931 census of India appeared in large numbers recorded in the north-central districts, though not in any of the districts between the former and latter.[1]They claim to be descended fromYaduRace.[2]
Ahar, also calledAhirorYadavis a peasant or agricultural caste ofNorth India.[3][4][5]Lord Krishnahimself belonged to the tribe of theYadavas,or descendants ofYadu.[6]
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