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Maliwad Kolis

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The Maliwad Koli,[1] (also spelled as Malivad Koli) is a Clan (Gotra) of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Gujarat.[2]

Maliwad Koli
માલીવાડ કોલી
Clan (Gotra) of Koli caste
EthnicityKoli people
Location
VarnaWarrior
Parent tribe
  • Talapada Koli
  • Chunvalia Koli
  • Ghedia Koli
  • Palia Koli
  • Divecha Koli
DemonymKolis
Branches
  • Maliwad Koli
  • Malivad Koli
  • Maliwar Koli
  • Malivar Koli
Language
Religion
Surnames

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[edit]

  1. ^ Commissioner, India Census (1933). Census of India, 1931. New Delhi, India: Manager of Publications. pp. 510: Subdivisions of armed Kolis: Khant, Dharala, Maliwad, Damor.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ The Hind Rajasthan, Or, The Annals of the Native States of India. New Delhi, India: Usha Publications. 1985. p. 819.
  4. ^ Gujarat (India) (1972). Gujarat State Gazetteers: Panchmahals. New Delhi, India: Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Gujarat State. pp. 130: Maliwads.