Dauwa Ahirs
They ruled a estate in the Bundelkhand Agency i.e., the Naigaon-Rebai State during British India. In Mediaeval era, they served as important generals and commanders in the army of the ruling clans such as, the Chandelas or the Bundelas. They actively participated in wars along with them. In Prithviraj-Raso, a Dau warrior named Dongar Singh Dauwa is mentioned who is fighting along with Udal.