Vanakpal Koli
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The Vanakpal Koli[1] (also spelled as Wanakpal Koli) is a Clan (Gotra, Kutumb) of the Koli[2] caste found in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka and the Union Territory of the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and nearby areas.[3]
| Bhagivant Koli वणकपल कोळी | |
|---|---|
| Clan (Gotra) of Koli caste | |
| Ethnicity | Koli caste |
| Location | |
| Varna | Agriculturist |
| Parent tribe | Mahadev Kolis |
| Demonym | Koli |
| Language | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Surnames | Koli clans and titles#Titles (Upadhi) |
The Vanakpal Kolis are divided into seventeen subclans and meaning of Vanakpal is protecter. Vanakpal Kolis held the good positions of Sardar, Mansabdar and Sarnaik during the reign of Ahmadnagar Sultanate and Bahamani Sultanate.[4]
References
- ↑ Singh, Kumar Suresh; Bhanu, B. V.; India, Anthropological Survey of (2004). Maharashtra. New Delhi, India, Asia: Popular Prakashan. pp. 1092:. ISBN 978-81-7991-101-3. Search this book on
- ↑ Singh, K. S. (1996). Communities, Segments, Synonyms, Surnames and Titles. New Delhi, India, Asia: Anthropological Survey of India. p. 1457. ISBN 978-0-19-563357-3. Search this book on
- ↑ Hassan, Syed Siraj ul (1989). The Castes and Tribes of H.E.H. the Nizam's Dominions. New Delhi, India, Asia: Asian Educational Services. p. 335. ISBN 978-81-206-0488-9. Search this book on
- ↑ Maharashtra (India) (1960). Maharashtra State Gazetteers: Yeotmal. New Delhi, India, Asia: Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Maharashtra State. pp. 248–249. Search this book on
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