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 |
| Branches |
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| Language | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Surnames | |
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[change]
- ↑ Ghurye, Govind Sadashiv (1957). The Mahadev Kolis. New Delhi, India, Asia: Popular Book Depot. pp. 10–266.
- ↑ Roy, Shibani (1983). Koli Culture: A Profile of the Culture of Talpad Vistar. New Delhi, India: Cosmo Publications. p. 29.
- ↑ Ralte, Lalrinawmi; Faria, Stella (2004). Waging Peace, Building a World in which Life Matters: Festschrift to Honour Gabriele Dietrich. New Delhi, India: ISPCK. pp. 179–180. ISBN 978-81-7214-798-3.