Ahirwada
Ahirwada is  mentioned in Malwa in Transition Or a Century of Anarchy: The First Phase, 1698-1765, along with Khichiwada and Bhopal where the anti Maratha feelings prevailed very often. Rising of the Ahirs of Ahirwada were a cause of worry for Maratha Supremacy as the Ahirs started building new Forts. Also, the presence of Puranmal Ahir, an Ahir Ruler or chief of Ahir Country in Malwa is noticed in several historical accounts for the period of 1714 to 1716 .