Yadav (Sanskrit: यादव) is a Indian caste which is referred to in ancient Dharmic scriptures. Yadavas are the descendants of Royal born vedic kshatriya clan of Yadu (eldest son of Emperor Yayati).
* Major Yadav clans
* Major Yadav clans currently include:
* Krishnauth (claiming direct lineage from Lord Shri Krishna)
* Manjrauth
* Gaur (also called Goriya, and mentioned in the Mahabharatha)
* A
hirs (variously called Ahira and Abhira) are divided into three clans called Khanap:
* Nandavanshi (Descendants of Nanda}
* Gwalvanshi (Descendants of Holy Gwals)
* Dhangars (in Maharashtra and Karnataka) are divided into 32 clans
* Yadavas,gollas,Bhatrajus and Kurubas (in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka)
* Konars (in Tamilnadu and Kerala)
* Maniyani (in Kerala)
* Sadgops (in Bengal)