Krishnavanshi

The term Krishnavanshi refers to a person belonging to Yadav (Ahir) caste of India. The Krishnavanshi means belonging to the Krishna line of descent. all Ahirs (Yadavs) equally descend from Krishna and hence are all Krishnavanshi (or Yaduvanshi). the Krishnavanshi social category is at times interchangeable with the Yaduvanshi title (both define a ‘Yadav’ of higher pedigree and pure descent).[1]

Some Surnames Used by Krishnavanshi are Yadav, Rai/Ray/Rawat, Gwala,Krishnaut.

References

  1. Lucia, Michelutti (2002). Sons of Krishna: the politics of Yadav (PDF). London School of Economics and Political Science,University of London. p. 96. Retrieved 12 October 2016.