Jadeja
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Jadeja is the name of a clan of Yaduvanshi Rajputs. They ruled as kings and princes, dominating much of Kathiawar and Kutch in the present-day Indian state of Gujarat for several centuries. Jadejas - are a major branch of the Lunar or Chandravanshi line of Rajputs, who trace their origin and fame to Lord Krishna, and are amongst the original 36 Royal Dynasties of old. The Jadeja dynasties ruled vast areas of land, and had many kingdoms, notably Kutch, Nawanagar (Jamnagar), Rajkot, Morbi/Morvi, Dhrol etc. Before their rule over Kutch, four brothers names Ashpat, Gajpat, Narpat and Bhupat each held rule over areas such as parts of Afghanistan, Sindh, Girnar (from whom the Chudasama Clan started) and Jaisalmer, from where the Bhati branch emerged.
The Jadeja clans that played major roles in helping to conquer Nawanagar from the Jethwa Rajputs, by aiding Jam Rawal were known as the BHAYAAD or 'brotherhood', and were notably from senior branches of Jadeja clans such as those hailing from Sevak Dhunia.
Jadejas belong to the Atri Gotra, and have Mata Ashapura and Momai Mata as their presiding deities.
