Bhonsale Koli
The Bhonsale Koli[1] (also spelled as Bhonsle Koli, Bhosle Koli, Bhosale Koli) is a clan of the Koli caste found in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka and the Union Territory of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and nearby areas.[2][3]
| Bhonsale Koli भोंसले कोळी | |
|---|---|
| Clan (Gotra) of Koli caste | |
| Ethnicity | Koli caste |
| Location | |
| Varna | Agriculturist |
| Parent tribe | Mahadev Kolis |
| Demonym | Koli |
| Language | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Surnames | Koli clans and titles#Titles (Upadhi) |
The Bhonsale Kolis are divided into sixteen subclans and are landlords.[4]
References
- ↑ Singh, K. S. (1996). Communities, Segments, Synonyms, Surnames and Titles. New Delhi, India, Asia: Anthropological Survey of India. p. 1459. ISBN 978-0-19-563357-3.
- ↑ Hassan, Syed Siraj ul (1989). The Castes and Tribes of H.E.H. the Nizam's Dominions. New Delhi, India, Asia: Asian Educational Services. p. 335. ISBN 978-81-206-0488-9.
- ↑ Singh, Kumar Suresh; Bhanu, B. V.; India, Anthropological Survey of (2004). Maharashtra. New Delhi, India, Asia: Popular Prakashan. p. 1092. ISBN 978-81-7991-101-3.
- ↑ The Gazetteer of Bombay Presidency: Ahmadnagar District. New Delhi, India, Asia: Printed at the Government Photozinco Press. 2003. p. 197.