Nagavanshi (IAST: Nāgavaṃśī) refers to several Indian Kshatriya dynasties or ruling groups claiming descent from the mythical Nāgas. Along with Solar dynasty, Agnivanshi and Lunar dynasty, the Nagavanshi clans form a part of the Kshatriya class in the Varna system of India. The notable members of this class include:
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, who ruled in Kerala
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Nagas of Chotanagpur, who ruled in Chota Nagpur, Jharkhand
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Nagas of Padmavati, who ruled in Madhya Pradesh
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Nagas of Vidisha, who ruled in Madhya Pradesh
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Nagas of Vindhyatabi, ancient dynasty of Odisha
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Panna State, who ruled in Madhya Pradesh
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Kalahandi State, who ruled in Kalahandi, Odisha
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Chindaka Naga, who ruled in Chhattisgarh and Odisha
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[Pithipatis, medieval Buddhist dynasty formed in Magadha by a branch of the Chindaka Nagas
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Alupa dynasty (part of the Bunt community), ancient dynasty of Karnataka
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Bunts (Shetty and Chowtas), who ruled in Karnataka