Popere Kolis
The Popere Koli, or Popera Koli is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1]
| Popere Koli पोपेरे कोळी | |
|---|---|
| Clan (Gotra) of Koli caste | |
| Ethnicity | Koli caste |
| Location | |
| Parent tribe | Kolis of Maharashtra |
| Demonym | Koli |
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| Language | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Surnames | Main page: Koli clans and titles#Clans (Upadhi) |
The ruling Koli dynasty of Jawhar State belong to the Popere clan of Mahadev Kolis of Konkan who established the rule over Jawhar in 1346 by Koli chief Jayaba Popere.[2] They are Agriculturist and noted for the militant spirit.[3]
References
- ↑ Ghurye, Govind Sadashiv. The Mahadev Kolis (in en) (1957). New Delhi, India, Asia: Popular Book Depot. p. 10–266.
- ↑ Roy, Shibani. Koli Culture: A Profile of the Culture of Talpad Vistar (in en) (1983). New Delhi, India: Cosmo Publications. p. 29.
- ↑ Ralte, Lalrinawmi. Waging Peace, Building a World in which Life Matters: Festschrift to Honour Gabriele Dietrich (in en) (2004). New Delhi, India: ISPCK. p. 179–180. ISBN 978-81-7214-798-3.