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The Marāthās is a collective term referring to an Indo-Aryan group of Hindu, Marathi-speaking castes of Kshatriya, warriors, commoner and peasants, hailing mostly from the Indian state of Maharashtra. They created the Maratha Empire which covered a major part of India in the 17th and 18th centuries.

The Marathas constituted an extensive and eclectic class of warriors and peasants. Their clan structure may therefore be of interest to sociologists, political scientists, anthropologists and historians. Several lists and taxonomies of the Maratha clan structure are available. An authoritative listing was apparently first attempted in 1888 and a list finalised in 1956 by the Government of India. One such version is presented here.

Origin of clan system

The main clans and their sub-clans or lines tended to differ from time to time, and by book to book. Some clans lost their glory and kingdom while others gained prominence. An ideal 96 clan list includes 24 suryavanshi clans, 24 chandravanshi clans, 24 bramhavanshi clans and 24 Nagavanshi clans. (The word nagvanshi is not correct. The correct word is Sheshvanshi. Since the word nagvanshi have others meanings, it is requested that the word Sheshvanshi should be used. )

Past political conditions were harsh and chaotic. Name changes occurred for many reasons. People changed their name to shield themselves from military conflicts, or from religious, political, caste-wise persecution and discrimination. Others did so to hide from a criminal past. Some people chose to go underground, or migrated to a different region and changed their name in the process. Evidence suggests that some people or an entire clan changed their name but did not change their caste when they migrated to new region or came an under government. It is difficult process to identify and prepare clans lines that are completely correct and some Maratha surnames and clans are missing from this list.

The list in this article was created by the great sage Vyasa rishi with the help of other rishis such as Vamdev, Shuk and others. They established that the Great Maratha clans are descendants of all 56 Royal Houses of India. According to Arya, the Hindu religion in India was divided into 56 sub nations. The Mahabharata war was destructive and left these nations in general disarray. This was the start of the Kaliyuga (sinful terrible age in Hinduism). In order to keep the religion alive, the rishis linked the Kshytriyas, warriors, and Royal houses with a strong bond by creating the Maratha Clan System from the 56 Royal houses of India. Before 12 century their was no difference between southern Kshatriya (Marathas) and northern Kshatriya (Rajputs). The first Rajput clan list was prepared in 12th century and the difference was set. Intermarrying and other Kshatriya traditions were stopped. Both Kshatriya started to underestimate each other.

Historic role

Historically Maratha clans played a major role in preserving Indian culture and religion. Indian civilisation is almost unbroken as no invader was able to wipe out indigenous Kshatriya clans. As a result a foreign culture could not be imposed, save for a few minor pockets which ultimately broke from India and formed new nations. The Marathas are either founders or descendants of the following list of empires.

Ahirs Bhonsle Chalukyas Chauhan Chandela Gaekwad (Gaikwad) Gujjar Kadambas Kakatiya Kalachuri or Chedi Kingdom or Heheya Kingdom Marathas Maurya Mauryas Nala Nikumbha Nikam Pallavas Parihara Pawar, Ponwar, Paramara Rashtrakutas Savekar Satavahanas Scindia (Sendrak) (Shinde)(Shingade) Silhara dynasty Sisodia Salunke Thakore Tomara Vaghela Vakataka Yadava Yadava of Deogiri or Devgiri

Surnames and other details of the 96 main clans

Each of the 96 clans use several different surnames. A total of 3,487 such surnames are compiled below. Also compiled are some other traditional details about each clan.

Ahir-rao (Aahirraw), Dhampal, Ahirs

  • Descended from: Somavanshi king Dhampal
  • Original seat: Kalyan
  • Colour of sign, canopy, horse and throne: Yellow
  • Heraldic sign (Nishan): Rudra on Flagpole
  • Clan god (Kuldaivat): Jyotiba
  • Clan object (Devak): Umbar tree (Ficus racemosa Tree), Mango tree or Kalamb (Mytragyna parviflora Tree OR Anthocephalus envamba Tree)
  • Guru: Atri muni
  • Mantra: Gayatri mantra
  • Gotra: Dhampal
  • Veda: Yajurveda.
  • Surnames:- Aadan, Aakhar, Aamale, Apraj, Aatole, Ade, Adhauo (Adhav), Akantak, Akante, Akaral, Akare, Akhande, Akral, Ameer, Araw, Armale, Awaghad, Bali, Balia, Bhilkar, Bhusgale, Charhate, Cherpe, Chitrakar Dabre, Date, Dature, Daware, Dhakne, Dhime, Dhole, Domne, Edhate, Erwe, Gangale, Ghodchadhe, Ghokhale, Gubre, Haipkar, Jagbhand, Jagdumbare, Jaggethe, Jangle, Junde, Junghare, Juwware, Karnale, Kathale, Mulmule, Padole, Padpathe, Padwe, Pannase, Prokatat, Shimre, Shire, Tale, Tole, Zadokar. (Total 57)
  • Dhampal is another name for the Aheer rao clan
  • Surnames:- Jadhav, Yadav, Shirke, Fhalke, Dhekle, Madhav, Abhang, Adhak, Bhojke, Rumale, Abrood, Aaware, Verdant, Dange, Khilate, Dumge, Virdatta, Kautuke, Kolare, Kasale, Tade, Tanawade, Gavad (Gawde), Kalyankar, Dhomre, Kathawde, Suesen, Bavanse, Honmane, Dunge, Chitrakar

Aangre

(Original surname Shankhapal)

  • Throne, Canopy, Sign, Horse :- (Tambadi) Red colour
  • Clan Goddess :- Jogeshwari
  • Devak (Clan object) :- Shankha (Conch Shell)
  • Gotra :- Gargayan
  • Veda :- Yajurveda - Madhyandin.
  • Victory weapon :- Shstrakhanda weapon Puja.
  • Prawar :- Bhargava , Aapnavan , Chavan .
  • Guhyasutra :- Paraska
  • Surnames: Aakhade, Aarsood, Aasood, Aatkad, Akhatyar, Akhil, Amankar, Andhak, Andhare, Awakale, Chabukswar, Chanchal, Chatap, Chatpate, Erkhade, Esankar, Ethakare, Ethale, Gadrarw, Gandharwa, Ghodtale, Haghane, Janghale, Janjal, Janjeere, Jatabhare, Jatadharee, Jathe, Jawjal, Kadale, Kankrale, Karande, Karnale, Ladh, Sabkal, Sadar, Sawai, Sawkal, Tipre, Tridoshi, Tumane, Tushar, Watane (Total 43)
  • Agnre :- Maratha army's Great Navy suprimo Sarkhel Kanhoji Angre (Kanhojee Aangrey ) was from this clan.

Aangan (Aangane)

  • Lineage: Suryavansha or solar clan
  • Original seat: Palashika (Halsi in Belgaum district, Karnataka)
  • Heraldic insignia (Nishan): Sun on flagpole
  • Colour of throne (Simhasan), canopy (Chhatra), insignia (Nishan) and horse (Varu): Red
  • Clan deity (Kuladaivat): Goddess Bhavani
  • Clan object (Devak): Kalamba (Mytragyna parviflora Tree OR Anthocephalus envamba Tree) or Ketak (Pandanus odoratissimus OR Fragrant screw pine)
  • Gotra: Kadam
  • Guru: Durvasa
  • Veda: Rigveda
  • Mantra: Tripad Gayatri mantra
  • Surnames:- Aangan, Adshul, Agarkar, Alaspure, Angrakhe, Aswale, Awate, Awole, Budh, Budhe, Chakate, Chatte, Chattis, Chichor, Chote, Gandhi, Gaoorkhade, Gholap, Gulab, Jadnawal, Jaghane, Jagjal, Janchare, Janthe, Kalane, Kanoj, Karale, Kinge, Lahane, Mehkare, Oogal, Oornale, Randheer, Ranjeet, Salwe, Saoorkar, Tahane, Talghate, Talkat, Udhal, Udhawe, Upre, Usane, Utpadak, Uttam, Wale. (Total 46)

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Bagwe

  • Original kingdom: Dharanagari (Dhar in Madhya Pradesh)
  • Colour of throne, canopy, sign (Nishan), and Horse (Varu): Red
  • Heraldic sign (Nishan): Moon on flagpole
  • Clan god (Kuladaivat): Ling Ravalnath
  • Clan object (Devak): Edge of the sword / five leaves
  • Guru: Vasishtha
  • Gotra: Shandilya
  • Veda: Rigveda
  • Mantra: Gayatri mantra

  • Surnames:- Amir, Areeraw, Ambekar, Eangal, Karbe, Kanorte, Kashmirkar, Khanedar, Garudmane, Gabru, Garud, Gawdhal, Gihile, Chitrawadhe, Chitragupt, Chipde, Chipte, Jape, Janmandh, Zapate, Jamdande, Dhongiraw, Tikhate, Jamkhindee, Dhivde, Dhanurdhar, Dhaneshwar, Dhamal, Dhampal, Dhamdhar, Dhande, Dhaybar, Nahane, Naringe, Naydu, Nistane, Nerpagar, Parab, Prabhu, Pasubal, Pandav, Premed, Barve, Bandge, Mahiwar, Mokashe, Walunj, Sheshavansha, suryawanshi, Vasindkar. (Total 50)

Bagraw

Lineage :- Moon clan

  • Gotra:- Bharadwaj
  • Devak (Clan objects):- Umbar or Shankh (Conch shell)
  • Clan Gods:- Umamaheshwar, Tuljapur Goddess
  • Surnames: Kalate, Kailase, Gavse, Gajre, Gajpal, Gajanan, Gajbal, Ganesh, Gangadhare, Galmane, Rajhans, Chitre, Chitaree, Chitrakar, Chithakar, Narwade, Pardhkar, Pathaliy, Pal, Pate, Palye, Pindurkar, Bele, Boke, Besre, Bochre, Walshing, Wagulde, Waniyade, Warokar, Wande, Widhal, Widhate, Shirkhare, Shitar, Vidyane. (Total 38)

Bande

Lineage :- Sun or Solar Clan, Gotra:- Bharadwaja, Devak (Clan objects):- Gold, Turmeric, Ketki, Clan Gods:- Bhavani goddess of Tuljapur

  • Surnames: Gafhtane, Gawhar, Chikhle, Chilkhate, Chivat, Nakte, Nagale, Nagmote, Nirmal, Nimkar, Nilje, Panes, Pahokar, Pokharkar, Baskar, Bakle, Belsare, Bokde, Bambdale, Mahalung, Waskar, Wakle, Shingare, Shirak, Shendre, Panche, Pimple, Pohkar. (Total 29)

Babar

Lineage :- Sun or Solar Clan, Gotra:- Bharadwaja, Devak (Clan objects ):- Gold, Kalamb, Turmeric, Ketki, Clan Gods:-Bhavani Goddess of Tuljapur.

  • Surnames: Ghathode, Chinchpure, Chinchdhar, Chinchalkare, Chinchulkar, Chiranjiv, Chirayu, Dhamode, Dhobe, Nare, Natrrke, Navavade, Nikumb, Nidar, Nicheshthe, Nijrupe, Patanwar, Parwal, Pagdhune, Piwal, Potte, Barbuddhe, Babar, Borkute, Boche, Bodhekar, Mahalka, Mandeesur, Rawatkar, Waluve, Wayzonde, Selkar, Potnis, Poshinde. (Total 35)

Bhagwat

Lineage :- Sun or Solar Clan, Gotra:- Kashyapa, Devak (Clan objects):- Kalamb, Clan Gods:- Katyayani and Goddess of Tuljapur.

  • Surnames: Chunade, Chugle, Chunkhade, Chatre, Chtrapatee, Jagnade, Jagkar, Janak, Janardan, Jalit, Jamdar, Jaysawar, Devtale, Deotale, Dharankar, Dhabe, Dhatrekar, Dhuldhar, Dhulse, Dhondale, Powar, Fhajeete, Barvat, Bakshee, Barulkar, Bodhale, Bhange, Madan, Mahokar, Warulkar, Sbodhale, Bhange, Mahokar, Warulkarsunpekar, Hood, Hiradeve, Holge, Howalkar, Kshyatre, Dynanee, Kshyetrapal, Dhyandev, Dhyanvat. (Total 41)

Bhosale/Bhonsle

Ghorpade is a branch of the Bhosale clan

Bhoware

  • Surnames:-Gurav,Godkale,Golait,Ghedkar,Jameendar,Jabadade,Jachad,Javle, Jyotishee, Veerbhaw,Pohe, Poccha,Kartode, Bodye,Bhonware, Masurkar,Mhasagar, Veerbhav, Shakal,Shursen, Hise,Hole, Hore,Dhyankor. (Total25)

Bhogle

Bhoeete (Bhoite), Bhati

  • Original kingdom: Jaisalmer (in Rajastan)
  • Colour of throne, sign, canopy & horse: Ochre
  • Heraldic sign (Nishan): Rudra on flagpole
  • Clan god (Kuladaivat): Mahadeva *Clan object (Devak): Pancha-pallava
  • Guru: Kaushika rishi *Gotra: Dorik *Veda: Rigveda *Mantra: Gayatri mantra
  • Surnames:- Jogdandmane, Bagmare, Bangale, Bhattee, Bhadurge, Bhapkar, Mahala, Machale, Mahalle, Mahore, Matonge, Methakhar, Maide, Yamdad, Yamdahe, Yawkar, Yerne, Yewale, Rumne, Ronghe, Lole, Bhoge, Vilhale, Vilape, Shabde, Shirkhare, Shirsath, Shirsatt, Sairwar, Hiwse, Hiwarkar, Hunmanya, Hendre, Helbe, Helawde, Ruche, Rudre. (Total 37)

Biradar(patil)

  • Originally from Prabhanavalli. The original surname was Kadam.
  • Current Native Place: latur, udgir (taluka), osmanabad,marathwada, pune
  • Gotra : Jamadagni
  • Kul deity: Tulja Bhavani
  • Village deity: Bhairi Bhavani
  • Surnames:- patil, Kadam, Jadhav, Sawant, Makane, Jalkote, Shinde, Tawde

Chavan,Chauhan

Chalukya (Chalke), Chalukyas

  • Original kingdom: Badami alias Vatapi and Kalyani (both in Karnataka), ancient region of Lat in Gujarath State
  • Colour of sign, canopy, horse and throne: Dhawale (white)
  • Heraldic sign (Nishan): Ganapati on flagpole
  • Clan deity: Khanderao *Clan object (Devak): Umbar (Ficus racemosa Tree) or Shankh (Conch shell)
  • Guru: Dalbhya rushi *Gotra: Mandavya *Mantra: Gayatri mantra

  • Surnames: Anang, Aditya, Endalkar, Khamble, Khandare, Khandane, Gujare, Chle, Chulkee, Chudamanee, Chaure, Chaurange, Chaube, Jawle, Jagl, Dubal, Dhisle, Dagne, Nilwarna, Bangal, Babar, Bendale, Bhadane, Bhawr, Mayor, Rannwre, Wakka, Leegar, Wale, Shakswant, Sanchole, Shekwant, Sonwte, Sokawde, Theche, Thepe, Thokle, Dambre, Dhamale, Dhalpe, Dhabe, Dumbre, Dangat, Tage, Tagre, Dadhate, Dashakanth, Dhansale, Dhanandhe, Nage, Nable, Nabhe, Natke, Nanwte, Nawde, Nawade, Padhale, Patkre, Patkure, Prabhave, Bakhade, Bgale, Bandsode, Bhangsal, Bhartkhande, Wadskar, Shalotre. (Total 69)

Chulkee is a branch of the Chalukya clan

Dhamale

  • Lineage: Brahmavansha alias Yaduvansha alias Harivansha
  • Kingdom: Dwarkapattan (Dwarka in Gujarat)
  • Colour of throne, canopy, sign (Nishan), and Horse (Varu): Red *Heraldic sign (Nishan): Rudra on flagpole*Clan god (Kuladaivat): Vishnu Narayan
  • Clan object (Devak): Kadamb Tree (Anthocephalus indicus Tree ) *Guru: Munjal muni *Gotra: Chandale (For this See also Chandela ) *Veda: Yajurveda *Mantra: Gayatri mantra
  • Surnames:- Ajmate, Aale, Uchle, Umbrde, Kathore, Karodikar, Khagol, Khandal, Kharane, Kharag, Khilate, Ganeem, Gane, Gandhe, Gande, Chandrabal, Chitod, Chokhad, Jawre, Jasood, Dhake, Talekar, Dandle, Dandale, Daleem, Nawre, Nigedhe, Pakhare, Bakte, Bakeekar, Bapgare, Burbhe, Bhanwell, Yawle, Dewale, Lande, Waket, Waldkar, Vasand, Shirgadkar, Hirpe, Bakre. (Total 43)

Dhamdhere

  • Surnames:- Aghor, Ajatshatra Aadhar, Kirwant, Kirlo, Kirkite, Kirmeere, Khamnkar, Khedekar, Khesipe, Gaydhanee, Gardee, Garud, Dhamdhere, Dhumne, Dhengle, Dhele, Dhoble, Dholam, Dhonghe, Didhade, Dimakhe, Bagde, Bangayade, Burghate, Wanre, Warpade, Wate, Watwate, Wande-Watarkar, Vishal, Warwante. (Total 34)
  • Dhamdhere clan is in good number in town Talegaon Dhamdhere in Pune District

Derik is another name for the Dhamdhere clan

Dhitak

Another name for the Dhamdhere clan

Dhawale

  • Surnames: Umrao, Karalkar, Kapul, Kasle, Kalebhar, Kuchle, Kuche, Kuchar, Gandgale, Dhawle, Dholsomde, Talware, Dalne, Dawande, Daphedar, Demote, Burange, Ladke, Lawale, Kapoore, Lakudkar, Lahane, Laybare, Nimbe, Likte, Lunge, Lekurwale Lede, Shing, Lubre, Lule, Shinge, Bule. (Total 34)

Dhekle

  • Surnames: Katwane, Kako, Katwde, Kambe, Keertane, Krutant, Killol, Kuthe, Kubde, Gidde, Dhol, Dhekle, Tware, Tatte, Taru, Tupkaree Tetu, Bulbutle, Sapat, Sodgeer, Mad, Hodgeer, Diwate. (Total 24)

Dhone

  • Surnames: Dhole, Kaypatee, Kaje, Kurmawanshee, Kuldeepak, Kaumree, Kuhte, Kushwanshee, Kuth, Kusher, Gilorkar, Dhongle, Tahral, Talke, Talmale, Timane, Bukame, Sonwate, Madwee, Mahate. (Total 20)

Darbare

  • Surnames: Arvind, Arerao, Ugle, Utan, Konde, Kodape, Dhole, Guldhe, Zende, Tikwade, Tirukhe, Tatode, Tale, Tambakhe, Takpire. (Total 15)

Dalvi

Lineage :- Sun or Solar clan, Gotra:- Vasishtha , Devak (Clan objects ):- Panchpallav (Five leaf ), Clan Gods:- Mahadev and Goddess of Tuljapur. The name Dalvi means the brave king / chief who rules the people and fights wars.

  • Surnames: Ulhe, Uttarkhede, Umal, Kalam, Konde, Dongre, Jumde, Khand, Zode, Taraye, Talaye, Takod, Tajne, Tijare, Thopte, Dame, Dhande, Nikat, Nandorkar, Yadakhe, Bhangale, Bhar, Sakle, Molkar, Rahat, Satarkar. (Total 26)

  • One branch of the Royal Puars family, by descent Rajputs of the Puar clan, adopted many generations back, in 12th century, the family name of Dalvi. Who at present are Hindu Rajput-Marathas, native to Lakhmapur (or old Lakshmipur) and nearby area, (had Ahiwantwadi Fort) near Wani-Dindori, Nasik and have the social honor of being “Deshmukh”. The Dalvis of Lakhmapur held many important positions as regional war-lords and Chiefs of private armies.

  • First modern days Maratha historian shree Gopal Dajiba Dalwi author of the books Maratha Kulancha Etihas - Part 1,2,3,4,5,6 Published from 1912 onwards.

Dabhade

Dharmaraj

Devkante

Lineage :- Moon clan, Gotra:- Kaushika, Devak (Clan objects):- Panchpallav (Five Leaf ), Clan Gods:- Umamaheshwar and goddess of Tuljapur.

  • Surnames: Udade, Udkhade, Kolte, Kolapar, Gube, Gedam, Zagde, Tabele, Thor, Dandade, Dahibhajne, Damble, Diyakar, Muguchavan. (Total 15)

Dhaybar / Dhaibar

Lineage :- Moon clan, Gotra:- Bharadwaja, Devak (Clan objects):- Umbar tree or Shankh (Conch Shell ) , Clan Gods:- Umamaheshwar and goddess of Tuljapur.

  • Surnames: Ubhade, Ujagar, Khapte, Khilare, Gulkende, Taktode. (Total 7)

This clan is related to the royal family of Sondur and Baroda. One branch served as Killedar of Baroda.

Dhumal

Engale (Ingle)

  • Lineage: Brahmavansha
  • Original kingdom: Mahinagar and Ayodhya (in Uttar Pradesh), Amravati district in Maharashtra.
  • Colour of throne: Yellow *Canopy: Yellow *Sign (Nishan): Yellow
  • Horse (Varu): Yellow, Hanuman on Flagpole
  • Clan deity ('Kuladaivat'): Brahmanath *Clan object (Devak): the Lotus flower
  • Guru: Bharadwaja *Gotra: Chulkee *Veda: Yajurveda *Mantra: Gayatri mantra

  • Surnames:- Adhau, Agochar, Arbat, Arwad, Atkare, Aalsure, Ambreesh, Bhamburkar, Burghate, Chikte, Chinchoke, Chimote, Chimte, Choudhari, Chitins, Dukrul, Dhumale, Dhole, Dhote, Dongre, Enjalkar, Endhale, Elamkar, Ene, Edhale, Etkhade, Gaiphane, Gorle, Gode, Hawre, Hingre, Ingle, Ingole, Jagdal, Jabidare, Jabr, Janprawade, Janmakhode, Janmapashe, Japmale, Jangle, Jawanjal, Jumde, Kasoorkar, Kanije, Kamble, Karale, Khade, Khadse, Kharad, Mate, Mandlik, Manjre, Matikhaye, Modak, Mohod, Niranjan, Othambe, Oraskar, Patil, Pore, Pote, Repe, Reche, Rekhe, Rode, Sagne, Shelke, Topple, Topkar, Tryambake, Wankhade. (Total 71)
  • (Adhau, Atkare, Burghate, Dongre, Gode, Gorle, Ingle, Ingole, Jumde, Karale, Khade, Modak, Mohod, Patil, Sagne, Shelke are settled in Amravati, Achalpur and Akola region of Maharashtra)
  • Mate :- Late shree Namdeorao Mate MLA
  • Mandlik :- Sadashivrao Dadoba Mandlik MLA of the Nationalist Congress Party, Kolhapur.

Gund-Patil

Originally belongs to middle part of Maharashtra cities like Ahmednagar, Solapur, Aurangabad.

  • Surnames:Gund, Shinde,Chemte, Deshmukh,Kullal, Kale,Mhaske, Zine,Kamthe,

Modhve, Tambe,Gavhane, Karale,Kardile.

Gawhane

Gawas name for the Gawhane clan

  • Original seat: Ayodhya
  • Throne, Canopy, Sign: Twin colours
  • Clan god: Prabhakar *Clan object (Devak): Pancha-pallava (Five leaf)
  • Guru: Bharadwaja *Gotra: Kaushika *Veda: Yajurveda *Mantra: Gayatri mantra.

  • Surnames:- Aale, Aade, Kasar, Kamole, Kongre, Khandole, Khadkakar, Galraha, Legarmale, Gawal, Joge, Jogwekar, Jote, Jauooli, Tekade, Zadmode, Zadekar, Zabde, Tadaha, Takare, Dang, Dikre, Dawage, Dhakulakar, Nabhade, Pawle, Panghate, Paoolbudhhe, Pire, Bagar, Wanshwar. (Total 32)

Gujar (Gurjar) , Gujjar

  • Surnames: Aakarn, Bawiskar, Aaglawe, Dhole,Kalokar, Kandekar, Kite, Kotharkar, Khakre, Gangthade, Gujrathee, Khase, Khaserao, Gumaste, Zarke, Zallar, Zingte, Zinzote, Zigte, Zirmire, Dagre, Dhafh, Dakhode, Danger, Naykawad, Batharawar, Badare, Bulke, Bawiskar, Bolke, Magarmak. (Total 32)
  • Prataprao Gujar (actual name Kudtoji Gujar) was the second Sarnaubat (Commander-in-chief) of Shivaji's army
  • BAWISKAR (BAVISKAR, BAVIsarkar) - In North Maharashtra Bawiskar settled at ASODA (Tal & Dist. Jalgaon), Ghodgaon, Hated, Mirache Palaskhede, Chahardi and SAKRE (Tal:DHARANGAON Dist:JALGAON)

Gaikawad, Gaykawad, Gaekwad

  • Kingdom: Ayodhya *current kingdom: Badoda/Baroda/Vadodara (in Gujarat)
  • Throne: Twin colours (Red and White) *Canopy and sign: Twin colours (Red and White)
  • Horse: White *Heraldic sign (Nishan): Moon on flagpole
  • Clan goddess: Bhavani , Chamundeshwari (Chamunda )* Clangod :- Khandoba. *Clan object (Devak): SuryaFul (SunFlower)
  • Guru: Vashishta *Gotra: Kashyapa *Veda: Yajurveda - Madhyandin *Mantra: Gayatri mantra *Guhyasutra :- Paraska . *Prawar :- Gautam ,Angiras and Aoutathya.
  • Surnames: Achal, Achah, Awadhani, Asure, Adsure, Karmat, Kanle, Kawde, Karjaree, Kanjan, Kapalfhode, Kasare, Karkar, Kahar, Kajale, Kanade, Kanta, Katle, Kanhe, Kirkire, Kithe, Kode, Khare, Khapde, Garade, Gadoor, Ghadhawe, Gayke, Gaykee, Chandre, Gawal,Harpale, Chkrawartee, Chakrapanee, Chkrawak, Jajwaly, Jadoogeer,Jachak, Jire, Joon, Zile, Tiwte, Dige, Dukre, Dhiwar, Dhore, Talwale, Takte, Tagnaledatar, Datare, Duranga, Dewle, Dhagad, Dhagdhamale, Dhare, Dhundupal, Nakhare, Nawate, Nanwar, Nagte, Patait, Padkar, Padsare, Pawed, Padpar, Patre, Palkar, Pure, Pendhare, Fhade, Badwe, Fhakadpale, Bama, Banasur, Bender, Belwade, Ghodke, Bhadkambe, Bhamare, Bhate, Madkar, Marathe, Mahale, Madke, Margath, Mahalunge, Mhasik, Wairkar, Maral, Mabhale, Morkar, Mase, Manse, Mare, Mhatare, Murkar, Mulke, Mene, Mengune, Mode, Rage, Rangole, Rande, Rodke, Lagad, Langde, Lokre, Waidya, Shankh, Shiwne, Shewde, Sansale, Sawale, Sarad, Sarte, Satag, Saple, Surkhe Sonawde, Hajare, Hame, Hamale, Hadke, Hoke, Dhage, Dhadak, Dhananjay. (Total 129)
  • Harpale-Patil - Harpale from phursungi (near pune city) are also gaikwad's.There are many gaikwads in the Maharashtra but Harpale family is the only closest family to Royal Gaiekwads and Royal gaikwad family accepts this.Harpale's ancestor from royal gaikwad family (Sayajishwarsinha Gaikwad).They came from baroda to Pune in the 18th century to support maratha army in panipat war.They possessing a "Tamr-Pat"(Its a mark of royal clans) of Gaikwad's. Now Harpale-Patil are watandar patil of phursungi, they are in good numbers there.Some Harpale families from Nagpur district claim to be Deshmukh of towns near by.
  • Gaykawad clan is in good number in and around Mundhawa town near Pune city.
  • Some of Gaikwads are also migrated from village TAKALI of PUNE district to village Chinchkheda of district DHULE in khandesh (north maharastra). It is said that a lady with her two young children come to Chinchkheda, buy a Gadhi (small fort like structure) from sister of gawali king of Khandesh and setteled there. After then one of her two children moved towards north and is the ancestor of Gaekwads of Baroda, Gujarat.
  • It is also said that gaikwads were related with the fort KISHANGADH,i.e. killedar of KISHANGADH
  • Royal Gaykawad clan of Badoda was once Patil of the village of Lalvan in MalegaonTaluka in Nashik district .
  • More information link for Gaikawad clan :-
  • Badoda :- http://www.4dw.net/royalark/India/baroda.htm
  • http://www.uq.net.au/~zzhsoszy/ips/b/baroda.html
  • For clan flag :- http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/in-barod.html

Gangnaik ,Gangas

Another branch of the Yadu clan

Ghatge

KagalJunior vassal state and KagalSenior vassal state

  • Colour of throne and sign: Twin colours *Colour of horse: White
  • Heraldic sign (Nishan): Moon on Flagpole*Clan god : Prabhakar *Clan object (Devak): Pancha-pallav (Five Leaf)
  • Guru: Vasishta *Gotra: Kashyapa *Veda: Yajurveda *Mantra: Gayatri mantra
  • Surnames:- Karante, Kapale, Karkre, Kapse, Kharate, Gathol, Gawde, Gad, Gaderao, Gharge(Deshmukh), Gonde, Godbole, Ghaw, Jogee, Joggle, Janorkar, Taksale, Tidke, Diwekar, Thigle, Dharpal, Nasade, Patade, Pate, Bede, Bhodure, Markale, Malode, Mahurkar, Mhaisane, Mankar, Badeer, Shele, Shendade, Sangwi, Sagne, Sakhale, Tangsal. (Total 38)

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Hande

  • Surnames: Tope, Tolbhairav, Tembatte, Thavree, Thengne, Dalpatee, Dabolya, Dalap, Dhavad, Lohokhande, Vairal, Vengurlekar, Shasne, Shahane, Satge, Sapate, Samak, Lohare,waman, Vaikhare. (Total 21)

Tope :- Shree Rajesh Ankush Tope MLA from Jalna city .

Harphale

Haru

Another name for the Harphale clan

Jadhav, Yadava,

Ancient clan traditional details ;- *Gotra: Atri and Shavasaviti , *Pravar ;- Atri, Archan and Shavasaviti, *Veda: Rigveda , *sign ;- Black, *Clan god (Kuladaivat):- Shreeshankar, * Sect;- Nath .

  • Other clan traditional details -
  • Guru: Kaundanya
  • Clan goddess (Kuladaivat): Jogeshwari, Godess Tulja Bhavani of Tuljapur
  • City (Nagar): Mathurapattanam (Mathura), Dwarawati (Dwarka), Devagiri (Daulatabad in Maharashtra), Varangul (Warangal in Andhra Pradesh), Sinnar and Chandur in Nasik district, Hoysala Yadava :- Halebidu (Dwarkasamudra), Sindkhed Raja, Seuna
  • Mantra: Panchakshari (five syllable) mantra
  • Colour of throne, sign, horse and canopy: Yellow *Heraldic sign (Nishan): Moon on Flagpole*Devak: Umbar Tree (Ficus racemosa Tree ) *Veda: Rigveda *Gotra: Dhampal

  • Surnames: Amrute, Anjire, Adhok, Apradhe, Aware, Aabhare, Upadhyay, Udre, Uooghade, Kabade, Kadlag, Karpate, Kawtuke, Kapot, Kalwar, Kambelkar, Katwate, Kanphate, Kamte, Kukse, Kukur, Kuruwanshee, Kokre, Kauraw, Kharale, Kharsane, Khartade, Khadang, Khambate, Khanzode, Khadwad, Khobre, Lahane, Garud, Gireeje, Gujwade, Gobre, Gharat, Ghag, Ghogle, Ghogale, Ghone, Chandle, Chatk, Chikeetmak, Chandeep, Chinchote, Chise, Chitte, Chinchal, Chinchole, Chetdeep, Jaswant, Jagpal, Jamb, Jambuwant, Jamdar, Jalandhar, Jalindhare, Jare, Joggle, Tilak, Thunge, Dawlee, Dhawalkar, Dhambe, Dhole, Tanpure, Tagde, Tape, Tapowane, Talwaneekar, Tawte, Tupe, Turinge, Thatte, Darphale, Darne, Dalu, Dhighate, Diwe, Diwse, Didmide, Dune, Dudhneekar, Dewneekar, Devraw, Devdal, Desai, Dharat, Dhampal, Dhund, Dhumak, Dhurandhar, Dhondse, Mankar,Nand, Nabudddhe, Nanwte, Nagle, Nirmare, Pramde, Parwad, Prabhu, Paharao, Patel, Patwleekar, Pile, Pilunj, Pudhale, Pudharee, Pund, Purohit, Phaniram, Balwant, Balwtar, Bahaddar, Ballal, Basikar, Baleebhdra, Baleeraj, Bartakke, Balherkar, Bute, Bugul, Benkar, Botale, Bother, Botdhare, Bogne, Bhatane, Bhanwase, Bhingarkar, Bhutdhare, Bhongsate, Breed, Makhmale, Murudeskar, Madhavman, Ghorpade, Muthbal, Mukul, Mulgawkar, Mothe, Mohre, Yamyaksh, Yashyant, Yadav, Yageet, Yogle, Rajne, Ranmale, Wangal, Warhate, Wadhale, Watode, Watadkar, Wisre, Shewte, Shelke, Sase, Saste, Sawad, Satham, Sangade, Sirbor Alias Sargor, Surte, Suhsen, Sontakke, Senapati, Haygreev, Haygay, Hunge, Lokare. (Total 171)

Jagdale

  • Surnames: Aghade, Kawas, Karskar, Karinde, Kawlkar, Kireet, Parab, Keerdatta, Kochrekar, Khare, Kharkar, Khiratkar, Godbole, Jangam, Jangee, Janjal, Dahage, Dolhare, Denk, Dolkate, Dolekar, Narkhede, Wankse, Bambl, Mirase, Balkar, Tajele, Tatge, Tadge, Dhodhanee, Nagde, Padal, Pant, Patwde, Parag, Burangee, Bhatale, Wikhe, Widehee, Widhoor. (Total 42)

devak = panch palavi

  • Vikhe :- Padmashree Dr. Vithalrao Vikhe Patil Vill. Astagaon, Distt. Ahmednagar (Maharashtra) , Shri Eknathrao Vikhe Patil, fondly known as Shri Balasaheb Vikhe Patil MLA Ahmednagar Lok Sabha Constituency former Cabinet Minister For Heavy Industry & Public Enterprises, Govt. of India .
  • Link :- http://www.pravara.com/
  • http://www.pravaragroup.org

Jagdhane

  • Surnames: Arnaw, Awchitrao, Aachrya, Karankar, Kalchuree, Kitukle, Killedar, Kilor, Korpe, Koyte, Kolatkar, Khadankar, Khirad, Gajre, Jagmak, Jagdhane, Jagl, Zinzurde, Dambale, Dongarkar, Baghel, Bajare, Balskar, Bhakre, Baghel, Tadphade, Tanree. (Total 28)

Jagtap , Jat

  • Lineage: Somavansha (lunar clan), descended from the Somavanshi king Vasusena
  • Original kingdom: Bharatpur
  • Colour of sign, canopy, horse and throne: Dhawale (white)
  • Heraldic sign (Nishan): Ganapati on flagpole*Clan deity (Kuladaivat): Khanderao *Clan object (Devak): Umbar (Ficus racemosa Tree), Pimpal tree (Ficus religiosa Linn tree) or Kalamb (Mytragyna parviflora Tree OR Anthocephalus envamba Tree)
  • Guru: Dalabhyarishi *Mantra: Gayatri mantra
  • Surnames:- Aawte, Ameere, Etape, Kabre, Katedhar, Kashinde, Kumre, Korde, Korkar, Khambeer, Khambarkar, Gadekar, Chaprakhe, Jakate, Jagjaheer, Jagdeesh, Jagmitra, Zangde, Dhale, Dhisal, Tams, Disrat, Dukh, Durjar, Dombe, Dongarwate, Duble, Devbadle, Dholap, Nagad, Nimse, Pathan, Pathar, Padekar, Padghare, Pade, Padwe, Bawle, Warhate, Yewle, Ransing, Baeed, Walunj, Bayale, Waze, Wisale, Sange, Sabhare, Sagole, Surkar, Dhende, Nave, Navlakhe, Nagshule, Balee, Bahatare, Shamkarna. (Total 59)
  • *

Harjiraje jagtap deshmukh is mulepurush of jagtap clan.

  • Saswad city near Pune city is main town where Jagtap clan can be found in good numbers. Jagtap clan found in good number in Pandare town near to Baramati having roots from Saswad. *Late Boburao Ganpatrao Jagtap Pune city Mayor in 1962.

Kale (Deshmukh)

  • Surnames: Awasare, Apse, Amaldar, Aatmande, Aathawle, Ambole, Kalakunbi, Kalamore, Kalbhairaw, Kalsarp, Kal, Kamble, Kawde, Kajalkar, Kurup, Kunchmkar, Kotwal, Kalmegh, Kalbhoj, Kalke, Khanderao, Khanjeere, Dapre, Tathade, Tekhe, Jabane, Jambe, Jayant, Jaypatre, Jumde, Telharkar, Dani, Barsakade, Bobde, Bhambere, Rothe, Badskar, Shitre, Waked. (Total 40)
  • Shree Shankarrao Kale MLA 235 - Kopargaon Assembly Constituency

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Rashin in a'nagar dist. in maharashtra main village of kale deshmukh one of their family went to chhattisgarh and they were given title dani and from their on they were called dani .mr.ganpatrao dani was member of parliament(MP) and was also chairman of madhyapradesh social commietee. J.R.Dani was founder of Dani girls school in raipur first girls school in raipur.

Kalmukh/ Kalamkar

Another name for the Kale clan

Kalachuri (Kachare, Chedi, Chedi Kingdom or Heheya Kingdom )

Another name for the Kale clan

Kakade(Deshmukh)

  • Surnames: Amalpure, Aawtarkar, Aepatdar, Ongal, Ongale, Angmode, Karjbhanjne, Kardhamare, Kahurkar, Kature, Karekar, Kawine, Kanherkar, Kelkar, Gore, Gode, Jage, Jange, Jagre, Jache, Dikkar, Damre, Dahane, Dalmale, Dahule, Bawner, Badalkar, Sayande, Beejwade, Bijagare, Phavade Arandkar. (Total 32)
  • In Purandar village Pangare & Baramati taluka village Nimbut. In Pune district and city Kakade clan is in good number, Also in Jalgaon District Taluka Bodwad there is a village Chickhali where Kakade dwell.

Kardam, Kadam, Kadambas, Kalhapure

  • Lineage: Suryavansha alias Solar clan, descended from the Suryavanshi king Kadam
  • Original kingdom: Kedar (Kandahar in present-day Afghanistan)
  • Second kingdom: Vanwas (Banavasi in Karnataka)
  • Third kingdom: Palshika (Halasi in Karnataka)
  • Fourth kingdom: Gopapattan (Goa)
  • Colour of sign, canopy, horse and throne: Red clour
  • Heraldic sign (Nishan): Sun on flagpole
  • Clan god (Kuladaivat): Jyotiba and Bijasani Devi
  • Clan goddess (Kuladaivat): Tulja Bhavani
  • Clan object (Devak): Gold, Halad (Turmeric Root or Curcuma Root), Ketaki (Pandanus odoratissimus OR Fragrant screw pine) and Kalamba(Mytragyna parviflora Tree OR Anthocephalus envamba Tree)
  • Guru: Durvasa rushi
  • Gotra: Kashyapa
  • Veda: Rigveda
  • Mantra: Gayatri mantra
  • Surnames: Akhand, Akhade, Aghate, Arekar, Aawanle, Breed, Kadam, Kajle, Kawale, Kalamb, Kalge, Kalak, Karle, Kanwa, Kalpadrupam, Kuwal, Kulkarni, Kolhe, Khadupe,Gagul, Gatode, Ghade, Ghode, Ghorde, Jayjune, Doijad, Takte, Taktake, Takdewade, Dewar, Dhadshirke, Dhukate, Dhutre, Dhul, Dhudhad, Nawre, Nupre, Wadke, Ghame, Bares, Balekar, Barbudhhe, Birath, Bobsate, Borate, Bother, Bothe, Bhase, Bhalekar, Mise, Miraslagde, Munge, Mahipal, Raigade (Raygade), Warade, Banwe, Sogde, Hire, Nupure, Nighot, Nighut, Nigudkar, Nhyre, Bal, Mungale, Rangnakar, Gate.
  • Information link for this clan :- Kadam, Kadambas

  • Kadam :-

Padmbhushan Dr. Vasantrao(Dada) Banduji Kadam-Patil Sangli Ex CM, Maharashtra, Ex Governor of Rajastan state. Dr. Patangrao Shripatrao Kadam Minister for Industries, Trade & Commerce and Parliamentary affairs. Chairman - MIDC Maharashtra state. MLA from 270 - Bhilwadi Wangi Assembly Constituency in Sangli.Honourable Dr. Patangrao Kadam has Founded the Esteemed Educational Institute - Bharati Vidyapeeth, Pune., at a young age, on 10 May 1964. He was born on 8 January 1944 in a farmer's family, in rural area of Maharashtra, India.

  • Link :- http://www.bharatividyapeeth.edu/html/about_bvdu.shtml
  • Kolhe Shankarrao Genuji MLA Kopargaon
  • Bhausaheb Hire MLA Jalgaon District

(Total 67)

Khandagale

Lineage: Guruvansha Original kingdom: Vidarbha, Burhanpur, Hoshiarpur

Khadtare

Origin: 16th century Place of origin: Sangol, Solapur

Kul Daivat: Siddhnath (bhairava), Kharsundi, Maharashtra

  • Surnames: Aadkine, Kalmkar, Kohle, Kesarkar, Khillare, Kharal, Khandar, Jibhle, Jineshwar, Chingare, Juyte, Jugle, Dhake, Nakhate, Namale, Nakaskar, Zurmane, Zulne, Zole, Namalkar, Nartar, Nistane, Nilkhan, Pawhare, Parwan, Pimpalshende, Patre, Puralkar, Payghan, Pachmohor, Paraskar, Pahpal, Pachbhai, Pardhee. (Total 35)

  • Khadtare clan is distributed all over Maharastra, Mostly in west and south Maharastra.
  • Info Link :- 1)http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/SANGLI/places_Kharsundi.html

2) http://www.maplandia.com/india/maharashtra/sangli/kharsundi/

Khaire

  • Surnames: Aoudumbar, Aourangpure, Karkude, Kating, Knothole, Karu, Khedule, Khairnar, Take, Tapore, Tawale, Dikale, Dawhale, Dakhore, Dakhare, Dighol, Dakule, Dikkar, Damre, Zake, Dharange, Junwate, Junnare, Junwade, Jepale, Dhawas, Dhandhare, Nafhade, Nale, Nehte, Parkhee, Banweer, Barkad. (Total 36)
  • Historical devotee of god Khandoba Kaire (Patil) of Supa, Supe village in Baramati district were from this clan.
  • Shree Chandrakant Khaire MLA from Aurangabad city.

Kokate

  • Surnames: Ambone, Ambate, Ambatkar, Karket, Kadaskar, Karnatake, Kanfhade, Kedhe, Kaikadi, Kotyadhish, Kolse, Koranne, Kolne, Jatmukhatyar, Jatyandha, Jabhade, Jarte, Jetherao, Dhole, Dhage, Bachal, Bonde, Mantkar, Meghe, Warne. (Total 26)

Lad

  • Lineage: Somavansha (Moon clan)
  • Original kingdom: Kathiawad, Kaccha (Cutch/Kutch) (both in Gujarat); Sindh (now in Pakistan)
  • Colour of sign, canopy, horse and throne: White *Heraldic sign (Nishan): Moon On Flagpole
  • Clan Goddess: Bhavani *Clan Object (Devak): Vasundari Vell
  • Guru: Vashishta *Gotra: Chavan *Veda: Rigveda*Mantra: Gayatri Mantra

  • Surnames: Avatarik, Indra, Banekar, Indire, Umbre, Udar, Karmathe, Kagde, Kutte, Gadve, Grime, Gijre, Gujguje, Talokar, Dandekar, Dhanik, Dhaval, Dhisal, Dhikat, Dhire, Nare, Nasne, Nagpe, Pateel, Dheer, Pateedar, Parbhe, Palpate, Petel, Peve, Fhating, Fhanindra, Fhanivba, Bakal, Balod, Shrbhatta, Mahakul, Marmare, Marwadee, Mandve, Mapar, Mavalne, Manpoorkar, Mahoorkar, Masrang, Mohile, Redkar, Raool, Latal, Langote, Vasu, Valode, Shelkee, Sasane, Suseer, Teekhe, Titve, Teethraraj(total62)

Madhure

  • Surnames: Gujarkar, Devdhagale, Fharkadhe, Basode, Badare, Bahakar, Bondare, Madhukar, Maskar, Marudkar, Mate, Mokashee, Maidkar, Yermule, Revade, Lodhe, Bigvale, Shaildhar, Hule, Hemke. (Total 21)

Malpe

  • Surnames: Zatale, Zalke, Zate, Zapre, Devtare, Phatare, Badare, Balak, Badree, Bopke, Mokote, Bhete, Morabh, Morande, Regude, Rage, Lohe, Lonkar, Bakhare, Viraj, Shatpal, Shirgaur, Hutake, Hursad, Hupate. (Total 26)

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