The Ahir Rajput also known as Yaduvanshi Rajput are descendants of the Abhira or Yaduvanshi Ahirs. Mr. Bhattacharya, a distinguished historian, writes in his book the "Indian Castes and Tribes", It seens very probable that the Yaduvanshi Rajputs are derived from the Yaduvanshi Ahirs. Some scholars think the Chudasamas, Jadejas and Devagiri Yadavas are Ahirs. List of Ahir Originated Rajputs Bhati Jadaun Jadeja Chudasama Saini Ravna Somavanshi Pali / Rajpali (Ahir) Manj Khokar Some historians believe Yaduvanshi Rajputs are banjaras or Muslims who started claiming they are Yaduvanshi to increase their Social status. James Tod demonstrated that Ahirs were included into the list of 36 royal races of Rajasthan (Tod, 1829, Vol.1, p. 69 ii,p. 358). References