Son Kolis
The Son Koli,[1] or Sona Koli is a subcaste of the Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[2] The Son Kolis are the original residents of the Mumbai city which is subcapital of India.[3] they follow the both religions of Hindu and Christian because Son Kolis were converted to Christianity during the Portuguese rule in India[4] and worship the Our Lady of Mount and other hindu deities.[5] the Son Kolis are fisherman by profession and their livelihood.[6]
| Son Koli | |
|---|---|
| Sona Koli | |
| Abbreviation | SK |
| Classification | Special Backward Class |
| Religions | Hindu, Christian |
| Languages | Marathi, Konkani, Koli language |
| Country | India |
| Original state | Maharashtra |
| Region | Mumbai |
| Ethnicity | Koli |
| Feudal title | Patil, Sarpatil, Gaonpatil |
| Notable members | Kanhoji Angre, Laya Patil, Ram Patil |
| Subdivisions | Koli Christians |
| Reservation (Education) | Yes |
| Reservation (Employment) | Yes |
| Reservation (Other) | Yes |
| Kingdom (original) | Kolaba |
| Kingdom (other) | Janjira State |
All of the islands around Mumbai are inhabited by Son Kolis.[7]
Military
The Son Kolis were as villein for Portuguese but later Kolis were enlisted as Mariner or maintained the Portuguese Navy. The British Bombay Navy in early 18th century was largely manned by Son Kolis of Mumbai. Not only this, tye Maratha Navy of Kanhoji Angre who was also a son Koli was served by Son Kolis. During the wartime, the Son Kolis used to fight their own galivats so Portuguese king built two warships for son Kolis in high value of money.[8]
Titles
The Son Kolis have titles are listed here:,
Classification
The Son Kolis are classified as Special Backward Class by the Government of Maharashtra.[10]
Notable
- Kanhoji Angre,[11] grand admiral of Maratha Navy and founder of the Colaba State and Angre dynasty
- Laya Patil,[12] fleet chief in Maratha navy of Shivaji under Kanhoji Angre
References
- ↑ Harad, Pranita (2017-01-01). "A STUDY OF FISH SYMBOLISM IN THE LIFE OF THE SON KOLI COMMUNITY OF MUMBAI". Deccan College Bulletin.
- ↑ "Kolis, Mumbai's aboriginal fishing community, gets a retrospective look with a pop-up museum in Thane-Living News , Firstpost". Firstpost. 2019-05-29. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ↑ HARAD, PRANITA A.; JOGLEKAR, P.P. (2017). "A STUDY OF FISH SYMBOLISM IN THE LIFE OF THE SON KOLI COMMUNITY OF MUMBAI". Bulletin of the Deccan College Post-Graduate and Research Institute. 77: 121–130. ISSN 0045-9801 – via JSTOR.
- ↑ Singh, Kumar Suresh; Bhanu, B. V.; India, Anthropological Survey of (2004). Maharashtra. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 978-81-7991-102-0.
- ↑ Narain, Dhirendra; Sociology, University of Bombay Department of; Research, Indian Council of Social Science (1989). Research in Sociology: Abstracts of M.A. and Ph. D. Dissertations Completed in the Department of Sociology, University of Bombay. New Delhi, India: Concept Publishing Company. p. 142. ISBN 978-81-7022-235-4.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Chahel, Paramjot Singh (2015-10-30). Undisclosed Facts of Tribal Life. New Delhi, India: Partridge Publishing. ISBN 978-1-4828-3834-3.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Kaminsky, Arnold P.; Long, Roger D. (2011-09-30). India Today: An Encyclopedia of Life in the Republic. New Delhi, India: ABC-CLIO. p. 400. ISBN 978-0-313-37462-3.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Barendse, Rene (2009-10-26). Arabian Seas 1700 - 1763. New Delhi, India: BRILL. pp. 98–100. ISBN 978-90-474-3002-5.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Singh 2004, p. 1884.
- ↑ "BJP corporator in Mumbai claims her caste record was tampered with". The Indian Express. 2017-09-22. Retrieved 2022-04-03.
- ↑ Sharma, Shripad Rama (1964). The Founding of Maratha Freedom. New Delhi, India: Orient Longman. p. 327. ISBN 978-0-8426-1524-2.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Khandpekar, Neeta (2018-09-23). "India's Maritime History: Sea-faring groups and Maritime Icons".
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