Yadavs of Devagiri
The Seuna, Sevuna, Yadavs of Devagiri (also referred to as the Gavli or Ahir dynasty)[1][2][3][4] was an Indian dynasty, that existed from the mid-9th to mid 14th century. At its peak, the kingdom stretched from the Tungabhadra to the Narmada rivers, including present-day Maharashtra, north Karnataka and parts of Madhya Pradesh. The capital was at Devagiri (present-day Daulatabad in Maharashtra). The Yadavas initially ruled as feudatories of the Western Chalukyas. Around the middle of the 12th century, they declared independence and established independence that reached its peak under Singhana II.
According to local tradition, the town of Sinnar was established by the Gavali (Yadava) chief Rav Singuni.[5] His son Rav Govinda built the great temple of Gondeshwara or Govindeshwara, at a cost of 2 lakh rupees.[6] Traditionally, Seuna Yadavas are called "Gavli Kings". Bhillama V (1185–93) moved their capital from Sinnar, near Nashik, to Devagiri. They were also known as Gollas in Andhra Pradesh, who were hostile to the Hoysalas.[7][8] Like Hoysala Yadavas, Seunas Yadavas were also originally pastoralists or cattle-herders. The Yadavas often proudly claimed their pastoral ancestry.[9][10]
