Jadeja is the name of a clan of Yaduvanshi Rajputs. They ruled as kings and princes, dominating much of Kathiawar and Kutch in the present-day Indian state of Gujarat for several centuries. Jadejas - are a major branch of the Lunar or Chandravanshi line of Rajputs, who trace their origin and fame to Lord Krishna, and are amongst the original 36 Royal Dynasties of old. The Jadeja dynasties ruled vast areas of land, and had many kingdoms, notably Kutch, Nawanagar (Jamnagar), Rajkot, Morbi/Morvi, Dhrol etc. Before their rule over Kutch, four brothers names Ashpat, Gajpat, Narpat and Bhupat each held rule over areas such as parts of Afghanistan, Sindh, Girnar (from whom the Chudasama Clan started) and Jaisalmer, from where the Bhati branch emerged. Jadejas are known as Jadon Rajuts in UP and Rajsthan. Jadon Rajputs ruled over Princely State of Karauli. One of their ancestors had historically moved to Deveogiri in AP where they ruled till 14th Centruy. One of this Yaduvanshi Dynasty had moved to Mysore where the Maharaja of Maysore assumed title of Wodyasrs. Yadav is a Hindu caste which is referred to in ancient Hindu scriptures. ... Rajput (from the Sanskrit tatpurusha compound , son of a king) is a Caste among Hindus in India, Pakistan and Nepal. ... Kathiawar in between Gulf of Kutch and Gulf of Khambat. ... Kutch (Kuchchh) District, State of Gujarat Kutch (also spelled Cutch, Kachh, Kachch and even Kachchh) is a district of Gujarat state in western India. ... Gujarātlanguage|GujarātÄ«]]: , IPA: ,  ) is a state in the Republic of India. ... The Chandravanshi are people belonging to the Chandravansha or dynasty of the Moon. According to legend, the Chandravanshis are descended from Chandra, the Hindu Moon God. ... Rajput (from the Sanskrit tatpurusha compound , son of a king) is a Caste among Hindus in India, Pakistan and Nepal. ... Krishna (IAST , the Sanskrit for dark or black) (see below), is according to common Hindu tradition the eighth avatar of Vishnu. ... Kutch (Kuchchh) District, State of Gujarat Kutch (also spelled Cutch, Kachh, Kachch and even Kachchh) is a district of Gujarat state in western India. ... Jamnagar is a city in the western Indian state of Gujarat, and serves as the capital of the Jamnagar district. ... Jamnagar is a city and a municipal corporation in Jamnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. ... Rajkot   (2005 pop. ... Morvi is a city and a municipality in Rajkot district in the Indian state of Gujarat. ... Morvi (also, Morbi) is a town in Rajkot district, Gujarat state, India. ... Dhrol is a city and a municipality in Jamnagar district in the state of Gujarat, India. ...

The Jadeja clans that played major roles in helping to conquer Nawanagar from the Jethwa Rajputs, by aiding Jam Rawal were known as the BHAYAAD or 'brotherhood', and were notably from senior branches of Jadeja clans such as those hailing from Sevak Dhunia. Jamnagar is a city in the western Indian state of Gujarat, and serves as the capital of the Jamnagar district. ...

Jadejas belong to the Atri Gotra, and have Mata Ashapura and Momai Mata as their presiding deities. A gotra is the lineage or clan assigned to a Hindu at birth. ...

See also

• Jamsaheb K S Ranjitsinhji
• Ajay Jadeja
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