Devayat Bodar

Devayat Bodar (c. 900 AD - 1025AD) was a Yadav (Ahir) chieftain of Gujarat,[1] He was an important figure known for his bravery, sacrifice and love for land, with whose help Ra' Navghan, Chudasama ruler (son of Ra' Dias ) got the throne of Sorath (Currently nearby area of Vansthali-Junagadh) back from Patan ruler Durlabhraj Solanki and Later became king of Saurashtra region.

Devayat Bodar who was loyal to the Ra' kings brought Navghan as his own child.

The Solanki king sent his army to find the Kunwar, intending to kill the only son of Ra' Diyas and end his dynasty.

Where Ahir and Ahirani saved Ra' Navaghan by sacrificing their own son Vasana (Uga).

[2] Devayat Bodar was born in Ahir community in Alidar-Bodidar village of Gujarat.

Statue of Devayat Bodar at Junagadh , Gujarat, India
21st century Painting of Devayat Bodar sacrifice his own son Uga in front of Wife, Daughter, Villagers and Solanki Sipahis to save Ra Navghan in Alidar - Bodidar village