Bokad Kolis


The Bokad is a clan (Gotra) of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1]

Bokad Koli
बोकाड कोळी
Clan of the Koli caste
EthnicityKoli people
Location
VarnaWarrior
Parent tribeMahadev Koli
DemonymKoli
Language
ReligionHindu
Surnames

They served in the Maratha Empire and in 1769 - 70, Bokad Kolis received the grants of Jagir from Peshwa Madhavrao i.[1][2] later, they served in British Indian Empire at good positions such as Faujdar.[3]

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ghurye, Govind Sadashiv (1957). The Mahadev Kolis. New Delhi, India: Popular Book Depot. p. 12.
  2. Gāre, Govinda (1976). Tribals in an Urban Setting: A Study of Socio-economic Impact of Poona City on the Mahadeo Kolis. New Delhi, India: Shubhada Saraswat. p. 26.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. Omvedt, Gail (1976). Cultural Revolt in a Colonial Society: The Non Brahman Movement in Western India, 1873 to 1930. New Delhi, India, Asia: Scientific Socialist Education Trust. p. 141. ISBN 978-0-88386-922-2.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)