Maratha Koli
The Maratha Koli[1] is a Koli caste in Maharashtra who fought for Maratha Confederacy during the Maratha ruler Shivaji and for their bravery, Shivaji recognised them as Maratha.[2] according to the District Gazetteer of Thane from 1882, The elite or respectable Koli families were called as Maratha Koli in Maharashtra.[3][4]
| Maratha Koli मराठा कोळी | |
|---|---|
| Koli caste of Maharashtra | |
| Ethnicity | Koli people |
| Location | |
| Varna | Warrior |
| Parent tribe | Mahadeo Kolis |
| Demonym | Kolis |
| Language | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Surnames | |
Notable
- Kanhoji Angre, admiral of Maratha Navy[5][6]
- Tanaji Malusare, Subedar in Maratha Army[7]
Maratha Koli Media
Territory under Maratha control in 1760 (yellow), with its vassals
Jotirao Phule, Social reformer
B. R. Ambedkar, a polymath and Social reformer
Sayajirao Gaekwad III, the Maratha Maharaja of Baroda
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A replica Killa (fort) presented by a family at a Maharashtra Mandal Diwali program in United States
Deepmala Deep Stamb in Omkareshwar Temple in Pune
A Marathi household shrine with Khandoba at the forefront
Antarpat and mangalashtaka ceremony, part of the Marathi Hindu wedding ceremony when gathered guests collectively bless the bride and the groom
Smashan-bhoomi (cremation place), Chinawal village of Maharashtra
References
- ↑ Singh, K. S. (1996). Communities, Segments, Synonyms, Surnames and Titles. Anthropological Survey of India. ISBN 978-0-19-563357-3.
- ↑ Sadasivan, S. N. (2000). A Social History of India. New Delhi, India, Asia: APH Publishing. pp. 245: Sivaji was given unstinted support for his military operations by the swordsmen belonging to the Hill Kolis of Mawal who were made later on Marathas by him. The Brahmins did not protest at this upgradation because in spite of their conversion, the Hill Kolis remained as Sudras within the Sudras. ISBN 978-81-7648-170-0.
- ↑ Hansen, Thomas Blom (2018-06-05). Wages of Violence: Naming and Identity in Postcolonial Bombay. New Delhi, India, Asia: Princeton University Press. p. 31. ISBN 978-0-691-18862-1.
- ↑ Hansen, Thomas Blom (2005). Violence in Urban India: Identity Politics, 'Mumbai', and the Postcolonial City. New Delhi, India, Asia: Permanent Black. ISBN 978-81-7824-120-3.
- ↑ Bakshi, Shiri Ram; Sharma, Sita Ram; Gajrani, S. (1998). Sharad Pawar, the Maratha Legacy. APH Publishing. ISBN 978-81-7648-007-9.
- ↑ Sharma, Shripad Rama (1964). The Founding of Maratha Freedom. New Delhi, India, Asia: Orient Longman. pp. 327: the west coast was neutralised by the rise of a 'Shivaji of the Seas' the Maratha Koli captain Kanhoji Angre. ISBN 978-0-8426-1524-2.
- ↑ Kale, Rohit Pralhadrao (2018-05-24). Rajwata: Aavishkar Gad Killayacha. FSP Media Publications.