Pagi
The Pagi,[1] or Pugee and Paghi[2] is a title used by Koli caste of Gujarat who were guard of village and served as detective for any ruler or chiefs.[3] The Chunvalia Kolis adopted the profession of Pagi in Gujarat.[4] a number of Talapada Kolis also served as Pagi and held the title as hereditary to family.[5] the title of Pagi also considered as inferior to Kotwal title of Kolis because some of Pagis worked as watchman so they was degraded in position.[6]
Clans
The Talapada Kolis who served as Pagi adopted the Solanki clan in Radhvanaj of Gujarat.[7]
References
- ↑ Shah, A. M.. The Structure of Indian Society: Then and Now (in en) (2012). New Delhi, India: Routledge. p. 168. ISBN 978-1-136-19770-3.
- ↑ Franco, Fernando. The Silken Swing: The Cultural Universe of Dalit Women (in en) (2000). New Delhi, India: Sangam Books Limited. p. 21. ISBN 978-81-85604-41-1.
- ↑ Silverberg, James. Peasant Behavior and Its Caste-relevancy: The Kolis of Kasandra (in en) (1962). New Delhi, India: University of Wisconsin. p. 32.
- ↑ Roy, Shibani. Koli Culture: A Profile of the Culture of Talpad Vistar (in en) (1983). New Delhi, India: Cosmo Publications. p. 151: The Kolis also render their services to the entire village . Only Chuania (Chunvalia) Kolis adopt this traditional occupation of ' Pagi ' or village guard.
- ↑ Lobo, Lancy. The Thakors of North Gujarat: A Caste in the Village and the Region (in en) (1995). New Delhi, India: Hindustan Publishing Corporation. p. 163. ISBN 978-81-7075-035-2.
- ↑ Jain, Jyotindra. Folk Art and Culture of Gujarat: Guide to the Collection of the Shreyas Folk Museum of Gujarat (in en) (1980). New Delhi, India: Shreyas Prakashan. p. 133.
- ↑ Shah, A. M.. The Family in India: Critical Essays (in en) (1998). New Delhi, India: Orient Blackswan. p. 127. ISBN 978-81-250-1306-8.