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Some more facts about Yadavs

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Yadav Castes of India यादव / Yadav Classification Chandravanshi Kshatriya Rajput Religions Hinduism Language Hindi , Tamil , Telugu , Kannada , Malayalam , Oriya , Marathi and dialects of these languages Populated States Northern India , Western India , Central India , South India yaduvanshi कृष्ण Yadav or Jhadhav ( Hindi : यादव , yādava ) is an Indian caste that claims descent from Yadu . Yadavas have been mentioned as one of the panchjanya tribes in ancient Vedic texts. In Indian history, particularly with reference to the Vedic Period, the Yadavs had a glorious past and Yadavs were known for their bravery and diplomatic wisdom. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Yadavs are said to be "naturally" predisposed to fight. The yadav-kshatriyas are considered to have not only a predisposition to fight, but also to govern. [ 3 ] Yadavs ( Ahir )s, who are located in many different parts of India and Nepal , generally follow Vaishnav traditions, and share Dharmic religious beliefs. Tradition