Maliwad Kolis of Gujarat
The Maliwad Koli,[1] or Malivad Koli is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Gujarat.[2]
| Maliwad Koli માલીવાડ કોલી | |
|---|---|
| Clan (Gotra) of Koli caste | |
| Ethnicity | Koli caste |
| Location | |
| Varna | Agriculturist |
| Parent tribe | Kolis if Gujarat |
| Demonym | Koli |
| Branches |
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| Language | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Surnames | Koli clans and titles#Titles (Upadhi) |
During the Rebellion of 1857, The Maliwad Kolis of Khanpur in Lunawara State revolted against Rana of Lunawada under their Koli chieftain Suralmal of Khanpur. Because of Koli rebellion, Rana sought help from British government and British troops under Major Buckle attacked at Maliwad Koli rebels and suppressed the rebellions.[3] In 1870, The Maliwad Kolis again raised and breakdown the peace in the state and British controlled Territories.[4]
References
- ↑ Commissioner, India Census (1933). Census of India, 1931. New Delhi, India: Manager of Publications. pp. 510: Subdivisions of armed Kolis: Khant, Dharala, Maliwad, Damor.
- ↑ Lal, R. B. (2003). Gujarat. New Delhi, India: Popular Prakashan. pp. 128: Clans of Kolis: Damor, Pagi, Maliwad, Chauhan. ISBN 978-81-7991-104-4.
- ↑ The Hind Rajasthan, Or, The Annals of the Native States of India. New Delhi, India: Usha Publications. 1985. p. 819.
- ↑ Gujarat (India) (1972). Gujarat State Gazetteers: Panchmahals. New Delhi, India: Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Gujarat State. pp. 130: Maliwads.