Dhangar

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                                                                        Dhangar 
The Dhangar caste is primarily located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The literal translation of the name Dhangar is "Who is wealthy". The word Dhangar is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dhenu' i.e. Cow. These are quiet and innocent group of people who wander with flocks and herds. They are called by different synonyms like Dhangar, Dhangad and Dhanpal. Dhang also means a hill or a mountain. During the times of hardship some Kshatriyas went to the mountains and hills with their sheep and cows and stayed in the forests: these people are called Dhangars.


Initially there were twelve tribes of Dhangar and they had a division of labour amongst brothers of one family. This latter formed three sub-divisions and one half division (3.5). These three being Hatkar, Ahir (Gawli/Gavali) or Mhaskar(Gujar), and Khutekar / Sangar. The half division is called Khatik. All sub-castes fall in one of these divisions. All sub-divisions emerge from one stock and all sub-divisions claim to be a single group of Dhangars. Studies have revealed that they are genetically the closest. The number three and a half is not a random selection but has a religious and cosmological significance.


The main Dhangar subcastes are Ahir / Gawli / Mhaskar / Gurjar / Yadu (Yadav), Hatkar / Bargi / Barahatti / Barhatta / Bargahi / Baragahi / Barahghar / Bande (Revolutionary) / Zende (Brave) / Bhillari / Khillari / Metkari / Dange / Bakarwal / Bharwad / Baghel / Pal / Gadari / Gadariya / Gaddi / Kuruba (meaning trustworthy)/ Kanore / Kanade / Kurmar / Kurbar / Kurumbar / Idaiyan / Idaiyar / Idaiga / Konar / Golla / Neekhar / Nikher, Khutekar / Dewanga / Kshitri / Khatri, Kuktekar, Sengar / Sangar / Shegar, Lad Mendhe / Ladse, Jhade / Jhadi / Zade, Hulwan, Konkani, Mahure / Mahurai, Telange, Tellari, Warhade / Varadi / Barade[6], Khatik, Oraon, Talwar, Banjara / Vanjara , Kambar, Shirotya, Utekar, Gadge. 


The Dhangars ignore the subcastes and project themselves only as Dhangars.


Captain Fitzgerald had observed that ‘the general idea is that originally there were Twelve Tribes of Bargi-Dhangars, who came from Hindustan, and the country about Hingoli was called Bara Hatti (Hatkar). The term Bara-Hatti could thus mean a country of the Dhangars of twelve hattis. The term Hatkar is derived from hatti. According to the Dravidian Etymological Dictionary, h(p)atti has the following meanings: pen (Kannada), hamlet (Malayalam), cowstall, sheepfold (Tamil). A hatti would therefore mean a sheep pen or a camp or a settlement of sheep-keepers. In the old Kannada lexicon hattikara occurs as a synonym of govali, or cowherds. These etymological linkages indicate a connection between the sheep and cattle keepers. The term means a camp of sheep-cattle keepers. Bara-hatti means a village consisting of twelve vadis. The vadi constitutes 20-23 Dhangar families.


The word "hat" means obstinacy in Marathi and "kar" means doer meaning obstinate. Captain Fitz Gerald, once an assistant commissioner in Berar, made the following observation:- The Hatkars declare that they came prior to the Nizam becoming subhedar of deccan on behalf of the King of Delhi. The Hatkars are all Bargi Dhangars, or the shepherds with the spears. The Hatkars say that they formerly, when going on any expedition, took only a blanket seven hands long and a bear-spear, and that on this account they were called Bargir, or Barga Dhangars. The temper of Hatkars is said to be obstinate and quarrelsome. A famous couplet of a Bengali cradle song, created by Oriya and Bengali people to make their babies sleep at night is quoted below.


"Chhele ghumalo para juralo Bargi elo deshe Bulbulite dhan kheyechhe khajna debo kise?"


Hushed the child sleeps and quiet is the neighborhood now, for the Bargis have descended on our land; the bulbulis have eaten away our crops, how shall we pay our land tax?'


The “Ain-i-Akbari” describes them as being a proud, refractory and domineering race of Rajputs, living in the Basim Sircar and, with numerous armed forces, occupying the forts and controlling the surrounding districts. .


They are even now noted for their martial qualities and readily become soldiers. The armies of Shivaji were composed of recruits mainly drawn from this caste who were the most trusted by Shivaji. The bravest Maratha leaders, among whom the Holkars are the most distinguished, are of this tribe. When tending and driving sheep and goats Dhangars ejaculate 'Har, Har,' which is a name of Mahadeo used by devotees in worshipping him. The Dhangars furnished a valuable contingent to Sivaji's guerilla soldiery. The slogan of the Marathas, Har Har Mahadeo, was used by the Dhangars -- showing that Mavalas or the soldiers of Shivaji were themselves Dhangars. The Shepherds of Maratha Country are called Marathe (Bar-hatta, i.e. Hatkar) (Hatkars of Western Maharashtra and Konkan are also called Maratha Dhangar).


At the time of his Coronation, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj showed that he belonged to the Gahlot (i.e. Sisodiya/Ranas of Mewar) Clan. Shahu Maharaj coined the word Maratha for the peasant section i.e. Kunbi.


Historically "Maratha" was a common term used for people of Maharashtra region that speak Marathi. Today, however, the term "Maratha" refers only to those Marathi-speaking people who also belong to certain specific Hindu castes: for one available listing, refer to Maratha clan system. Thus, the terms "Maratha people" and "Maratha-Dhangar" are not interchangeable and should not be confused for each other. All Dhangars of Western Maharashtra and Konkan, like Holkars, can be termed Marathas, but all Marathas are not Dhangars. For one available listing of Dhangars, refer to List of Dhangar clans in India.


The Dhangars of the Northern or Southern India are reasonably considered to belong to the same race .


The Dhangar community is one of the oldest existing communities of India, tracing its history back to Mahabharata times. They have originated several ruling dynasties, most recently the Holkars of Indore. Prominent Dhangars have been Hakkaraya and Bukkaraya, founders of the Vijayanagara Empire. Dhangars have founded the Hoysalas, Holkar, Rashtrakutas, Maurya, Pallav dynasties. In addition the poets Kalidasa and Kanakadasa were also Dhangars. The famous Vithoba temple at Pandharpur was built by Vishnuvardhana, a Dhangar from the Hoysala Dynasty. The famous Meenakshi temple was built by Pallavas who were Dhangars. Lord Krishna, Prophet Muhammad and Jesus Christ were all Shepherds. Metaphorically, the term Shepherd is used for God.


Traditionally being Warriors, Shepherds, Blanket & Wool Weavers and Farmers, Dhangars were late to take up modern day education. Though it has a notable population not only in Maharashtra but also in India, had a rich history, today it is still politically highly unorganized community and is socially, educationally, economically and politically backward. They lived a socially isolated life due to their occupation, wandering mainly in forests, hills and mountains.


Dhangars are Kshatriyas. Kshatriyas have three major castes (or ethnic groups) -- the Dhangars, the Rajputs and the Marathas. The Rajputs are Indo-Scythians and mainly had their kingdoms in North India. The Rajputs did not originate as a tribe or a single community. They emerge from history as a collection of clans ruling different regions. The term Rajput as it is used today refers to the set of intermarrying royal clans. The Marathas are Indo-Aryans and had an empire which spread all over central and North India. The Dhangars are Proto-Asians, who had their Kingdoms in South India and Central India. Rajputs have 36 Clans, Marathas have 96 Clans and Dhangars have 108 clans out of which 92 are found/known so far in India. Originally these castes were one and had mutual interactions of dining together and intermarriage amongst them. 


The widespread Palaeolithic mtDNA haplogroups and analysis of Y-DNA Haplogroup in Dhangar clans highlight their Proto-Asian genetic ancestries. Dhangar heterogeneity is ascribable to predominantly South-Asian males and West-Eurasian females. Dhangar have a significant Pleistocene gene pool, corroborating their �Proto-Asian� origin . 


Dhangars are believed to be Indo-Aryans as the Aryans were shepherds. Dhangar follow many rituals which were followed by Aryans. Aryans used to pierce the ears of their children, and Dhangars too pierce the ears of their children. Out of the 36 Queens of Kshayapa the 28th Queen, Sundara, was a Dhangar. Out of the Original 36 Rishis Tap Rishi and Manimahant were Dhangar. 


The word Gotra is dereived from the word "Go" meaning Cow. In ancient times wealth used to be measured by the number of cows. The cows of one Kula used to be kept together which was termed Gotra this was later termed as Kula Gotra. Marriage in the Kula of one's own Pravara is prohibited. Ethoven has listed 108 such exogamous groups of Dhangars. However Gautama Sutra has given two remedies for such marriages i.e. "Sutrakali chandrayan, Kruch Prayaschit". 


Allama Prabhu, President of Lingayat Temple at the time of allowing saint Rewad in the temple stated 


"Kuruba Hutavamunna Kulavilla Gotra Villam, Kuruban fal kani Basawanna." meaning "Before the Dhangars there were no gotras, gotras came with Dhangars, Basawanna, we are the decendants of Dhangars". 


This shows that many Lingayats were Dhangars previously. 


Enthoven in his observations has listed 22 Endogamous groups (Sub-Castes) and 108 Exogamous groups (Clans) of Dhangars (Enthoven 1920:311). It should be recorded that the list of the 22 Endogamous groups and 108 Exogamous groups of Dhangars, as provided by Enthoven, is not exhaustive. 


The number 108 is very sacred and has a great significance. 


The List of Dhangar clans in India is of surnames of all sub-castes from India 


Ainwar
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:- Aainwar, Budhnawar, Daknawar, Koyanwar, Makanwar, Bhadnawar, Bhakanwar.

Aaldar
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:- Waldawar, Karnawar, Kamade, Dange, Baldawar, Kabhade.

Aawale
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:- Pukale, Yamgar, Yamanwar.

Badgujar
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Badgujar
Rishi Gotra: Vasishta
Prawar:
Surnames:- Badgujar, Raghav, Sonchiraiya

Baniya
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Bhains
Rishi Gotra: Bharadwaj
Prawar:
Surnames:- Baniya, Nihaliya, Kadiwal, Kathuliya, Pathariya, Dandimar, Sude

Bhains

Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Bhains
Rishi Gotra: Bharadwaj
Prawar:
Surnames:-Bhains (Baniya), Baruliya (Badheliya), Basade (Bhainsale), Kati (Kataha), Katheriya, Kathabhains, Trilokchandi

Bute
Lineage (Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Pratihara
Rishi Gotra: Vasishta
Prawar:
Surnames:-Tate, Kachare, More/Maurya, Kuwalkude, Bavdan, Doiphode, Wagh, Pise, Bire, Dalvi, Keskar.

Chauhan
Lineage(Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Chauhan
Rishi Gotra: Vatsa
Prawar:
Surnames:- Chauhan, Dhaneriya (Dhanariya), Kulaha (Kulhaiya), Bhadiriya, Pawaya (Parwiya), Gujela (Gajayala), Sapaha (Sapha, Sarpatha), Bhakal (Bhakar, Bhikhar), Vasundariya (Basundariya, Vagasariya), Mukarana, Zhumariya, Songira, Dhundhariya (Dudhediya), Tijwara (Tijwal, Tijwadiya), Balecha (Bhilecha, Bhilaicha, Bilaicha), Harine (Hiranwal, Hiranwar, Hinwar), Mohil (Mahali, Mahil), Boda (Voda, Vora, Bora),

Chauhan
Lineage(Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Chauhan
Rishi Gotra: Vatsa
Prawar:
Surnames:- Chauhan, Ranadiye, Rao, Sangal, Bande, Kote, Khorane (Khakare), Khadase(Khadare), Cikale(Cakale), Pawad (Padiya), Hamvir, Tenchiriye (Tetiye), Thawade (Taware), Jamble, Kamare, Khose (Khasa), Khadagde (Khagadiya), Ghatod (Ghatotiya), Abhiriye, Jatare (Jatayane), Waghode, Wagare, Badad, Bhakare, Matkar, Badale (Bagade), Samse (Syam), Kedari (Karari), Hande, Shejode,(Shejal), (Shejpal), (Shejpalak), Gadiwan (Gadiwala), Dhawade (Degad), (Dewade), Maskar, Ghadap, Dalpate, Kalbhar, Bhodane (Bhowade), Bhadyar (Bhadekar), Manchare (Manbhava), Lite (Lota), Lad, Mohite (Mohit), Sakare (Sakareka), Sudake (Suraki), Hiropiraji (Harpalot), Aswale (Ashwariya), Bidkar, Chitrak (Citak), Badikar (Bhadokar), Barange, Pansre

Chauhan
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Chauhan
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:- Karir, Rachwana, Ajara, Boruka, Rabhad, Somanka, Maru, Sonla

Chandel
Lineage(Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra: Chandrel
Rishi Gotra: Parashar
Prawar:
Surnames:- Chandel, Kauwa, Guhiya, Chandiya, Rai, Bhesedewale, Manikiwake, Chandaliya, Pakhariya, Satanwal

Chandrawat
Lineage(Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Padiyar
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:- Kiloliya

Chawda/Chawla
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra:
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Jogaha (Jogara, Jokhawa, Jodika), Lambariya, Rananga, Jaidevka, Aaduka, Ghumaha (Dhemun), Punchala (Panchatar), Jograna, Donda

Chudawat
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Shisodiya
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Chudawat

Dhabi
Lineage(Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra: Dabhi
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Dabhi

Dagade
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Pole, Pole, Sansalate, Suslade/Sisodiya.

Dahiya
Lineage(Vansh):
Kul Gotra: Dadhich
Rishi Gotra: Vyas
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Dahiya

Devkate
Lineage (Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Chauhan
Rishi Gotra: Vatsa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Arjun, Arya, Gorad, Vhanmane, Walekar, Rupnawar, Barkade, Metkari, Dhere, Tambe, Tale, Dongre, Bagade, Bhamte, Utare, Kole, Zhade, Khilari, Dabe, Agune, Dorwe, Hanumane, Sudlak, Nigade,Gavade, Chauhan.

Deora
Lineage(Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Chauhan
Rishi Gotra: Vatsa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Nirwan, Nirwal, Narwal, Deoda, Dawad

Dhakar
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Dhakar
Rishi Gotra: Bharadwaj
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Dhakar

Dhekaha
Lineage(Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Ponwar
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Dhakeriya

Dikshit
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Dikshit
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Dikshit, Pachouri (Panchoutariya), Brahamaniya (Bamaniya), Bhidiyar (Bhadiyar), Surya (Suriya), Siriya, Bhindawar

Gahalot
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Pathak (Phatak), Rane, Mulik, Sawal, Grover, Talware (Talwade), Malap, Aaibhai, Tagad (Tahar), Bhonsale[5], Ghorpade, Bhogle, Mahadig, Angre, Nakase, Sigwan, Joshi, Apradh, Pardhe, Rao, Malusare, Thorat, Bhoite, Siside, Dorik (Dorge), Dalvi (Dalawat), Jore (Jirake, Jirage), Ahodage (Ahare), Guhela, Hulkar

Gahlot
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kasyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Gahlot, (Gohil, Guhela, Gohilwal), Nandoliya (Nandoriya, Nadouda), Shishodiya ( Sisodiya), Mongaliya, Bachaliya (Bachriya), Hul, Udayadpuri (Udaypuri), Gorkha, Godha, Kalum, Kakotak (Kekotak), Kuchela (Kachela), Kelawa

Gaharwar

Lineage(Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra: Grahawar
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Gaharwal, Bundela, Bobadiya

Gaud
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gaud
Rishi Gotra: Bharadwaj
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Gaud, Makakana

Gautama
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gautama
Rishi Gotra: Gautama
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Gautama

Gohil
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra:
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Gohil, Padsariya (Pratihariya), Kharagiya (Khargaiya), Varu (Virat, Verun), Cataka (Canduka), Kachela (Kachohiya), Zhunzha, Bau, Babariya,

Hake
Lineage (Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra: Yadav
Rishi Gotra: Kaudinya
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Bargal, Vargale, Varge, Madne, Khareje, Zhalgar, Gophane, Dahibhate, Ghutukade, Hande, Dolwade, Lubale(Luvale), Ebade (Ewande), Dolwade, Metkari, Pise, Bijgude, Hise, Lande, Bane, Kabugade

Halnawar

Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Bivkar(Bavkar), Dilgude, Hulgunde, Dudhe, Dule, Sarwade(Sarode), Yele, Shiddhaguru, Kodalkar.

Harine
Lineage(Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Chauhan
Rishi Gotra: Vatsa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Harine (Hiranwal, Hiranwar, Bade, Hinwar, Kharsela, Chalangiya, Shorampuriya, Kalpacha

Jankar
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Karande, Raut, Mote, Male, Ghule, Bidghar, Waghe, Karmare, Kare, Padalkar, Punse (Phanse), Pawade, Lingot, Gunthe, Kolhe, Kalmesh, Mahatme.

Kachawahe
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Kachwahe
Rishi Gotra: Gautama
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Kachawa (Kachawahe, Kachawaha), Gohar (Gohad), Vikaliya (Bakaliya), Jamawal, Bartela (Bhatiyala), Kalandar,Kasib (Kasim), Lad, Kukiya (Kukaha)

Kachwa
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Kachawai
Rishi Gotra: Manavya
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Ghatge, Surve(Suruva), Aaglave, Kewade, Hake, Gade, Gaike, Naik, Devre, Shitole, Gawase, Kalmukh, Sidgode (Shingade), Gaikwad, Sukhe (Sherwe), Gurve, Kakade, Kharebhale, Dinge, Takade, Vankhede, Ghodke, Dangre, Gorud (Garodige), Ghad

Kadamba
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Kadamba
Rishi Gotra: Manavya
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Kadamba (Kadam), Dhumal, Mahipal (Mahimal), Agneya, Kasale, Phadtare, Ugade,

Kale
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Kadam
Rishi Gotra: Mandavya
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Mahin, Ghahine, Sarse, Hubale, Shriram, Gore/Gora, Dombale, Singare, Gharbudwe, Dadas, Namkade, Sigire.

Karith
Lineage(Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra: Karith
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Khoda, Saisaiya, Tota (Toita), Zhola, Khare, Khunchar (Khasarka), Lachatar (Nachatar), Dhubal (Dhimana), Dhokad, Bhadel (Gader, Gaded), Singha (Chora), Mendarka (Mendar), Gorat (Gouraiya)

Katariya
Lineage(Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra: Katariya
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Katariya

Kaushal
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Kaushal
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Kaushal

Kesari
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Kesari
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Kesariya

Kharat

Lineage(Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Parihar
Rishi Gotra: Pundlik
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Dhaygude, Pandhare, Sul, Borkar, Amane, Dhake, Tele, Palve / Pallavas /Pala, Kolpe, Ghagare (Ghagade), Pinjare, Raijade, Kavle, Bhadke (Bhadawe), Ghodke, Vele, Tarade, Tamkhade, Ratnaparkhe, Malage, Zhurale(Zhurake), Vande, Gete, Vharkate, Landge, Patkare, Bhople, Thorbole, Sursule, Punekar, Guldawade, Kharate, Satkule, Vange, Palasgawade, Chutkule, Tile (Tele), Golari, Tondage, Kawale, Mopale, Dhawale,Zore

Khatal
Lineage (Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Solanki
Rishi Gotra: Bharadvaja
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Shejal, Dudhal, Waghmare, Garande, Galande.

Kokare
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Rathod
Rishi Gotra: Gautama
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Hajge, Hogle, Aswale, Pingale, Sontakke, Karhade, Malwade, Rachkar (Rahinj, Rajkar), Devpuje, Sondge, Bhusare, Rajgar (Rajge, Rajag), Gore, Virkar, Hulkar/Holkar, Bhusari (Bhusare), Kanade.

Kolekar
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Kanvah
Rishi Gotra: Mandavya
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Murde, Sose, Daigande, Hamamkhore, Botyate, Didwagh, Aaglave, Karpe, Bansode, Cavdhare, Aanavale, Naske, Gadve, Raut, Kundlik, Bhagwat, Vochate, Dahagande.

Kulal
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Bhise, Buchte

Lavate
Lineage (Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Solanki
Rishi Gotra: Bharadvaja
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Narute, Bandgar, Mane, Margale, Hajare, Shendge, Wavare, Bavare, Dabale, Pokale, Garwat, Garle, Pisal, Misal, Kasgude, Nemane, Dhulwade, Bhanawse, Kshirsagar, Shemde, Chore, Halge, Kargal, Kiswe, Gawade, Bindugade, Thite, Kakade, Kargal, Gaske, Margude, Margale, Rode, Zhival, Dhulgade, Reve, Badre, Wadere, Badure, Dargude, Darmude, Kagugade, Rode, Bagnawar, Zhadgar, Birle, Barale, Nigunde, Badhanwar, Bandanwar, Misal, Birje, Tandale, Khutale, Dabale

Lengre
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Sengar
Rishi Gotra: Gautama
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Pisundare, Kalindare, Wagare, Jalindare, Sigare.

Lokare
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Belnawar, Velankar

Makwana
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra:
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Toliya (Toi), Kathodiya (Korali, Kawalana), Saniya (Songara), Galiya (Gari), Khint, Alakniya, Kangaliya, Trad (Tamaliya), Manguda, Lakadiya, Kertiya (Kahare), Satiya

Markad
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Shivarkar, Bhivarkar, Mutkar.

Masal
Lineage (Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Solanki
Rishi Gotra: Bharadvaja
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Misaal, Gonmasal, Amuksiddha, Dogmasal, Khajane, Khajage, Saal, Bhadange, Walse, Paleri, Wader, Vaher.

Maurya
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Maurya
Rishi Gotra: Gautama
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Maurya (Mauri)

Nagvansha
Lineage(Vansh):
Kul Gotra:
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Algotar, Nagani, Balani, Ratani, Kanmamiya, Shiyaliya, Bhuva, Bhadukiya, Kirala, Borkhiya, Makani, Sangadiya, Ganoliya, Kamijaliya, Adalsara, Mathukiya, Eilaliya, Budheliya, Manepara, Warasadiya, Dudhariya, Dihora, Thanasiniya, Velar, Sampaliya, Paranaliya

Nikhumbiya

Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Nikhumb
Rishi Gotra: Vasishta
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Nikhumbiya (Kumiya)

Parihar
Lineage(Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Parihar
Rishi Gotra: Pundrik
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Pratihar, Valekar (Balekar, Balkhariya), Bag (Begu), Badgar (Badgare), Dhole, Proktat, Lolge, Laware (Lole, Lullare), Khemnar (Karwariya)

Parihar
Lineage(Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Parihar
Rishi Gotra: Kasyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Parihar, Padiyar, Padriya, Masaniya, Dhiman, Nadata (Nikhatha, Nikta), Dhubela (Dubela, Dabala)

Parmar
Lineage(Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Pramar
Rishi Gotra: Vasishta
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Parmar (Ponwar), Rehar (Riyar), Baguliya, Umara, Sumara, Kokande, Soda, Surtiya (Satogiya), Raraha (Rarha), Kalam, Sagar, Sugada (Sugara), Varah (Bareha, Budaha), Kher

Parmar
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Parmar
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Gamara, Bambhawa, Ratadiya, Cawadiya, Basada, Baba, Dhak (Dank, Damb), Momiyatar (Miwat), Babutar (Babukiya), Kala, Dhuma, Jingora, Kuwar, Taria, Ghodachad, Bidana, Rawa, Raswat, Rokadka, Phuliya, Bambha, Sosala, Sawaro, Khodo

Pramar
Lineage(Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Pramar
Rishi Gotra: Vasishta
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Panwar (Pawar), Dhamwar (Dhaiwar), Darekar, Bagawe, Palve, Gujar, Diwate, Vichare, Kokade, Kukad, Dawade (Dabhye), Dobhake, (Doudke), Dekale, Jagdale, Dharrao, Mokasi, Khodawe (Khairovi), Dhaphan (Dhakara), Dhude (Dhunata), Borade (Beran), Mandalik (Mandala), Chirphule, Niwalkar, Darware, Namjade, Tawade, Salav (Salap), Kadeb, Palab, Kalpate, Bomale (Bamala, Bowale)

Pundir
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Pundir
Rishi Gotra: Pulasta
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Pundir

Raikwar
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Rathod
Rishi Gotra: Bharadwaj
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Raikwar (Rainkwar)

Rathod
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Rashtrakut
Rishi Gotra: Gautama
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Rathod, Dhanpute(Ghetawat), Gawad (Govind), Achate (Asadeya), Zhanjar, Chand(Chandhash), Raijada, Sankapal, Kokate, Datar (Datir), Jotshi(Jetshi), Virkar, Bhate, Hulkar, Parkhe (Parke), Baharand (Bahar), Patan, Lambate (Lumbawat),

Rathod
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Rashtrakut
Rishi Gotra: Gautama
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Rathod, Mohaniya, Babariya, Hans, Kasumiya, Chand, Bhilavate, Phulasunga, Kanoujiya, Sura (Surah), Panchbhaiya, Chavadiya (Chaubhariya), Kabariya (Kabar), Sohad (Suhand), Gogara (Gagariya) (Gugari),

Rathod

Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Rashtrakut
Rishi Gotra: Gautama
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Susara, Chiroliya, Goletar, Gendala, Lamka, Pansa, Daharka, Khareliya, Bodhadiya, Vakatar (Bhachatar), Mendhat, Balika, Kukana (Kanitar, Kukano), Bhadsiyo, Gundalo

Sarak
Lineage (Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Solanki
Rishi Gotra: Bharadvaja
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Zharak, Taranwar, Shelke, Ghite, Lakade, Chopde, Bhadke, Perwale, Harale, Virje, Pisal, Shelar Jite.


Prawar:
Sargar
Lineage (Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Chauhan
Rishi Gotra: Vatsa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Sadnawar, Phonde, Phode, Pipre, Katre, Malgonde, Gadve, Metkari, Kuspe, Nambalkar/Nimbalkar, Sumpape, Khupkar, Turbare.

Sengar
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Sengar
Rishi Gotra: Gautama
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Sengar, Yashwant, Mokale, Bagwan, Sigore, Ghumak, Jare, Gawand, Ghogale, Patel, Jangale.

Sengar
Lineage(Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra: Sengar
Rishi Gotra: Gautama
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Sengar

Shinde

Lineage (Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Parihar
Rishi Gotra: Pundlik
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Zunje, Kaljate, Kandure, Handware, Khadke, Bendre, Dhone, Bichukle, Harale, Sute.

Shingade
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Sengar
Rishi Gotra: Gautama
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Burungale, Tarade, Vhatkar, Dhawan, Malawe.

Sikarwar
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Sikarwal
Rishi Gotra: Bharadwaj
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Sikarwal, Sikarwar, Shikarwal

Shindhav

Lineage(Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra:
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Shindhav, Zhapada, Bhankhada, Shiyal, Hadagaida, Chachada, Saduda, Bhundiya, Dhangar, Wankiya, Watwad (Wangol), Babara, Sachala, Kukad (Kalod), Bhubhaniya (Doniya), Buhiya (Bhukiya), Bholiya (Bhohok)

Sisodiya
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra:
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Mewada, Mewara

Solankar
Lineage (Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra: Yadav
Rishi Gotra: Kaudinya
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Parkar, Khandekar, Waghmode, Hirve, Ekkar, Thavre, Ogare, Nitwe (Nivte), Ingale, Doiphodhe, Tambe, Sid/Sidd, Padule, Hagre, Gawand, Ghogre, Dhupe, Sarje, Gadekar, Kolse, Hade, Hode, Dhamdere (Dhamdhere), Virkar.

Solankhi
Lineage (Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Solankhi
Rishi Gotra: Bhardwaj
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Chalukya, Tambe, Sawant, Patankar, Gunjal, Birje, Kulki, Pandhare, Randhir, Naval, Patade, Satav (Satal), Kanoujiye (Kanwaje), Shivale, Pawad, Ghag, Hukrul, Mhatre, Kalekar, Kamble.

Solankhi
Lineage(Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Solankhi
Rishi Gotra: Bharadwaj
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Solankhi, Kutriya, Sarbariya (Sarbahiya, Sarwaiyya, Sarwariya), Katariya,Baghel (Baghela), Tantiya (Taitiya, Tetiha), Bhagmar (Bhagmare), Tambe, Kulki, Kanoujiye, Shivle, Randhir, Mhatre, Kalekar, Chalukya, Pandhare, Hukrul, Kamble,

Solankhi
Lineage(Vansh): Agnivanshi
Kul Gotra: Solankhi
Rishi Gotra: Bharadwaj
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Vahara, Bhoriya, Dhadhalka, Bamniya, Bhimdevaka

Swar
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Sudnawar, Hegadkar, Balar, Barange, Dhpatwar, Gele, Dinde, Sirgire, Goikar, Satye (Sathe). Mori (Dhangar)

Takale
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Arade, Tupe, Tikale, Takale, Erande.

Tawar
Lineage(Vansh): Yaduvanshi
Kul Gotra: Tawar
Rishi Gotra: Gargayan
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Karkante (Katiyare), Phunke (Phakare), Tamade, Dhawade, Malpawar, Pulke, Vadge,

Thengal
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Sangane, Tule, Thengale

Thombre
Lineage (Vansh): Yaduvanshi
Kul Gotra: Tomara
Rishi Gotra: Gargayan
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Sonawle, Vhate, Katmare.

Thorat
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Anawase, Mahanwar, Tanal, Khatke, Pavne, Satpute, Lokhande, Shigwate, Shingte, Deokar, Kalgude, Kalguhe, Dhakar, Bakar, Barve, Khamgal, Supkar, Supne, Late, Pandharmise, Sumne, Patole, Tonde, Rahinj, Bhagwat, Gadade, Waykule, Bise (Bhise), Pandhare

Tomar
Lineage(Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra: Tomar
Rishi Gotra: Garga
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Tomar, Tawar (Thambar), Indoliya, (Indoriya), Kourwa, Hantal, Shishupal (Shirshawal, Sirsawal, Sirsawar), Hareliya, Kasturi (Kasturiya), Dahaliya, Jandhara, Gadwal

Vadhel
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra:
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Mundhawa

Vala/Wala
Lineage(Vansh):
Kul Gotra: Vala
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Vala, Boliya

Waghela / Baghela / Vaghela
Lineage(Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra:
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Katariya, Mir, Bhimani, Sekani, Dewasthara, Bawaliya, Sadidiya, Bajudiya, Shiyaniya, Kadipara, Gangadiya, Bhilodiya, Lilapara, Kapeliya, Malakiya, Sapara, Rojahara, Aolakiya, Dhargiya, Hadadiya, Jakhadiya, Gorani, Patamiya, Sotiya, Dambala, Bhokalpa,

Wakse

Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Uske, Maske, Choramle, Sirsat, Bangale, Kurhade, Mugutrao.

Yadav
Lineage(Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra: Yadav
Rishi Gotra: Kaudinya
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Yadav(Jadhav), Nabhada (Nabhaka), Jagtap, Ransinh, Navale, Ghulap, Dubal, Dhanpal, Dhampal, Umthere, Bhole, Kajalag, Ghag, Waghela, Bawale, Aaute, Pingale, Phakade, Ghone, Sirke / Shirke, Dhekale, Kattare, Khadtare, Jagpal, Malerao, Phalke, Sinhe (Sinha), Dharat, Pathare, Patare, Bhojke, Mukhmane (Makhbara), Mahajan, Podare, Bulake, Gade, Bawar, Hote (Hata), Rahatad (Rahad, Rahatale), Hodge (Hodhankwale), Turiye, Namate, Tomar (Tanmar), Gawali

Yadav

Lineage(Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra: Yadav
Rishi Gotra: Kaudinya
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Radha (Rada, Rahada), Gaikwar, Kewala (Kubaraila), Banaphal (Banaphar),Bhati, Dabi (Dabhi, Dobhiya)

Yadav
Lineage(Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra:
Rishi Gotra:
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Bhatia, Gokika (Golakiya), Jathur, Korali, Dhangiya (Kanjiya), Cheriya, Thunga, Ugiya (Udhadhala, Uradhala), Dadura (Dorala), Harniya (Holapat), Bauwar, Bagiya (Badhadhala, Baradhala), Munchala (Malawa), Goga, Chausala, Baraliya

Yedage
Lineage (Vansh): Suryavanshi
Kul Gotra: Gahlot
Rishi Gotra: Kashyapa
Prawar:
Surnames:-
Hajare, Jedage, Sanne, Jugdar, Jagdar, Jondhale, Jawalge, Garande, Redke, Yedke, Satre, Galande.

Jhala
Lineage(Vansh): Chandravanshi
Kul Gotra: Jhala
Rishi Gotra: Vasishta
Surnames:-
Jhala / Jala / Zhala

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