Nagavanshi

Nagavanshi (IAST: Nāgavaṃśī) refers to several Indian Kshatriya dynasties or ruling groups claiming descent from the mythical Nāgas. Along with Suryavanshi, Agnivanshi and Chandravanshi, the Nagavanshi clans form a part of the Kshatriya class in the Varna system of India. The notable members of this class include:


 * Nairs, who ruled in Kerala
 * Nagas of Chotanagpur, who ruled in Chota Nagpur, Jharkhand
 * Nagas of Padmavati, who ruled in Madhya Pradesh
 * Nagas of Vidisha, who ruled in Madhya Pradesh
 * Nagas of Vindhyatabi, ancient dynasty of Odisha
 * Nagas of Panna State, who ruled in Madhya Pradesh
 * Nagas of Kalahandi, who ruled in Kalahandi, Odisha
 * Chindaka Naga, who ruled in Chhattisgarh and Odisha
 * Alupas (part of the Bunt community), ancient dynasty of Karnataka
 * Bunts (Shetty and Chowtas), who ruled in Karnataka