In and around Delhi city, the Ahir is also known as Ghosi. Anciently called Gwalas, the Ahirs were called Ghosi after their conversion to Islam.[1] But the question is that why few Hindus are also called Ghosis. The cause is explained by the eminent sociologist as-
The meaning appears to be that any Mohammadan who became a cowman by trade was called Ghosi and that this name became applied to any Ahir or Gwala, so that we now find that the Hindu Ahir as well as their Mohammadan competitor commonly called Ghosi.[1] The Hindu Ghosi customs resemble those of the Hindu Rajputs. A Gaur Brahmin officiates at the "phera rites" in the marriage.[1] Ghosi Ghosis, who have traditionally been relatively better off among Yadavs
References
- ^ a b c (Sir)), Denzil Ibbetson; Rose, H.A; (Sir)), Edward Douglas Maclagan; Ibbetson; MacLagan (1990). "A Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North-West Frontier Province". ISBN 9788120605053.
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