Ahir Classification: Chandravanshi Kshatriyas Significant populations in: Northern India, Western India and Central India Language Hindi, Gujrathi, Marathi, Braj Boli etc. Religion Hinduism The Ahir’s also referred as 'Abhira' or 'Abhir' are one of the most ancient martial tribes, of India, who ruled over different parts of India and Nepal since the ancient times. The word "Abhira" means 'fearless'. Right from the times of the Shakyas, the Kushans and the Synthians (60… (More on Ahirs)