Draft:Dahiya (clan)

The Dahiya is an Indian Rajput clan that has historically ruled over parts of Rajasthan, Punjab and Madhya Pradesh.

Etymology
There are several names used for Dahiya Rajputs in historical records, the oldest being Dadhichik which means descendents of Maharshi Dadhichi. Other names include Dahiyak, Diya, Daiya, Dahar, Dadhi, Dihuva, Dadhisht, Drahik, Dabhi etc. Dahiya is the most used name.

Origin
According to the 999 CE inscription found in Kinsariya, Dahiya Rajputs are the descendants of Hindu saint Dadhichi. They are considered a part of Rishivansh, while some historians claim it to be Suryavansh. According to Muhnot Nainsi, the Dahiya Rajputs were originally residents of Thalner, Near Nashik- Tryambak at the banks of Godavari.

History
The Dahiya Rajputs' residence was the banks of the Indus, near its confluence with the Sutlej. Their capital was Toonk. They also ruled over some parts of present-day Afghanistan where they built a fort named Shahil. Other places where they ruled include Parbatsar, Jangloo, Sahalgadh, Ker (Sirohi), Nainva (Bundi), Kanvas (Gwalior), Rahda (Phalodi), Falna, Sanderao, Khejadla, Dayapur, Dahiyavati (Jalor), etc. Kevai Mata is their Kuldevi.

Rana Chach
Rana Chach constructed the Kevai Mata temple at Kinsariya, Parbatsar.

Buhad Dahiya
Buhad Dahiya had taken over Bhundwa which was established by Bhadu Singh Parmar. He later established the Dahiyavati region.