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The Sonavane Koli, or Sonawane Koli (also spelled as Sonvane Koli and Sonwane Koli) is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
The Sord dynasty was a ruling dynasty of Koli caste in Gujarat who ruled over Idar state for two generations. Rise of dynasty. This dynasty was founded by the Thakor Hathi Sord, who belonged to the Koli caste. Hathi Sord was a vassal in the Eder state, but Amarsingh Parmar, the ruler of the Eder state, was killed in a battle after which Hathi Sord took over as the ruler of the Eder state. Maharaja Hathi Sord ruled peacefully till his death, and after his death his only son, Prince Samwaliya Sord, took the throne of Idar. Fall of dynasty. Maharaja Sanvalia Sord appointed a Nagar Brahmin as the commander of the army of the state of Idar but Commander was jealous of the maharaja, Due to which the commander became with the Rathore Rajputs. The Senapati incited the Rathore Rajputs to attack the Maharaja but the Rajputs did not dare, after which the Senapati made a plan. According to the plan, the commander called Maharaja Sord for his daughter's wedding party and hid the Rajputs in the houses of neighbors. The Maharaja Sord was enjoying the feast with some of his ministers, when the Brahmin commander also gave him a banquet of liquor, due to which Maharaja Sord and his ministers and some special soldiers got drunk. The commander was waiting for this, the commander pointed to the Rathore Rajputs hiding in the neighboring houses and attacked the minister and soldiers including Maharaja Sord. It was the year 1300 and the Sord Dynasty of Idar came to an end this year. Rathore Rajputs captured the idar from Kolis but later rathores was drove out by Rao Rajputs.
The Thorat Koli (Marathi: थोरात) is a clan (Gotra) of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra and Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The Thorat Kolis ruled over Dadra and Nagar Haveli till 1262. but in 1262, Koli king Nag Thorat was defeated by Ramsing who was a Rajput from Rajasthan. later, Thorat Kolis lived by plundering.
The Bapaiya, or Bapaiyya was a legendary Koli dacoit of Gujarat who killed the Bahucharaji mata at Shankhalpur during her return to Kathiawar. When Bahuchara and her two sisters were returning from Marwad to Gujarat, they were attacked by Bapaiya plunderer at Shankhalpur. He killed two of the sisters of Bahuchara. To save herself from being raped and abduction, Bahuchara cut off ber breasts, with a sword carried by Charan women, and pronounced the dread Traga on the Bapaiya, cursing him and prophesying that he would become impotent. Bapaiya begged forgiveness, and the dying Charan girl Bahuchara realizing that the Traga having been called forth could not be recalled, advised Bapaiya to install her as a goddess and worship her image. Bahuchara also promised that any eunuch who would stay at her shrine dressed as a woman and worship her would attain salvation. After death of Bahuchara, Bapaiya, who was feeling guilty, erected a shrine of the goddess Bahuchara under a varakhda tree and passed his life in worship of the Bahuchara, but died on the way to Arnej and Balal.
The Sikh Koli, or Koli Sikh is a religious subset of Koli caste who adopted the Sikh religion in Punjab region of India and Pakistan.
The Satpute Koli, or Sutpute Koli is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The Kolis of Satpute clan revolted against British rule in Maharashtra under their Koli chief Sakharam Satpute and captured the British offices and plundered the British controlled Territories in Konkan.
The Bhangare Koli, or Bhangre Koli is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Bhangare Kolis were granted the villages from Peshwa and served as Patil and Deshmukh. in 1761 for Maratha Empire, Bhangare Kolis along with Pattikar Kolis captured the Trimbak fort from Nizam of Hyderabad state.
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The 25th Legislative Assembly of Ontario went from June 9, 1955 until May 4, 1959. It went until just before the 1959 general election. The majority party was the Ontario Progressive Conservative Party. The leader of this party was Leslie Frost. Alfred Wallace Downer was the speaker for the assembly.
The Devi Movement was a social reformative movement started by Koli caste in Gujarat and Maharashtra states of India in 1920 to give up alcoholic drinks and meat. Most of the tribal communities were influenced by this movement and stopped working for Parsis because Parsis mostly ate meat and consumed the alcoholic drinks. The Devi movement among the tribes of the adjoining areas of Gujarat and Maharashtra had combined the elements of Bhakti religion and protest against exploitation of moneylenders and liquor dealers. Spread. The Devi Movement spread over Thana, Nashik, Bharuch and Baroda districts of Maharashtra and Gujarat states. Conditions for Adivasis improved a little as a result. In 1921, the Koli peasants of Gujarat were more active in social reform movements during Mahatma Gandhi's non-cooperation movement. The excise revenue of Surat district fell by Rs 350,000. In Jalalpor taluka large numbers of Koli peasants chopped down their toddy trees and picketed liquor and toddy shops. People who continued to drink suffered severe social isolation.  Under the direct guidance of Vallabhbhai Patel, the Baroda State Praja Mandal carried on the Devi Movement. The campaign continued during the Civil Disobedience Movement of 1930 - 31. Fall of Devi Movement. In Jalalpor taluka a Devi medium was prosecuted for forcing a Parsi toddy-shop owner to pay a fine of Rs 120 to a local nationalist school. He was judged guilty of extortion and sentenced to fifteen days imprisonment and a fine of Rs 300. The Devi Movement was already weak in this area, and by early February 1923, the local police chief reported that the movement had died down as a result of the prosecution. Eventually, the Devi Movement was crushed when the British government in India punished the movement's leader.
The Rama Kirve, or Rama Kirwe (also spelled as Rama Kirwa and Rama Kirva) was Koli freedom fighter from Maharashtra who challenged the British Indian Empire's government in Konkan. Rama plundered the British villages in South Konkan and captured the at Junnar district of British territory. He was inspired by the Raghoji Bhangare and considered him as his idol. Rebellion. In 1822, Rama Kirwa along with Ramji Bhangare planned to capture the villages belonging to the Gwalior State which was supporting the British officials but they were attacked by Gwalior and British troops. The Rama Kirva revolted against British government in Konkan region of Maharashtra. He made a revolutionary group of Kolis and plundered the villages in British territory. In 1829, Rama Kirwa ravaged the British territory far and wide. He attacked at British troops in early 1830 but was defeated and escaped to Ahmednagar. In July 1830, Rama Kirva was joined by Bhils of Konkan and a large number of Mahadev Kolis. After that Bombay government sent troops from all districts under Captain Luykin and Lieutenants Lloyd and Forbes and captured a number of rebels. Rama Kirva was captured by captain Mackintosh and taken to Ahmadnagar where he was tried and hanged. Death. The Rama Kirve was captured in 1830 by British troops and hanged in Ahmednagar central jail. A number of Koli rebels were taken to Pune and Thane but Rama Kirve and several other notorious leaders were taken to Ahmadnagar where Kirva was executed.
The Nemshah Jayaba Mukne (also spelled as Nim Shah) was second Koli ruler of Jawhar State and elder son of Jayaba Mukne who founded the Jawhar state, Mukne dynasty and Mahalakshmi Temple of Dahanu. on 5 June 1343, Muhammad bin Tughluq, Sultan of Delhi Sultanate bestowed the title of Shah to the Nemshah Mukane. After succeeding his father, Nemshah Mukane won 22 forts in Konkan region and increased the annual revenue to 89,96,539.50 rupees (90,000 pounds). Nim Shah Mukane was second Raja of Jawhar and first Shah of State because he was given the title of Shah by Delhi Sultanate.
The Valoji Bhangare was Koli Patil of Devgaon and Koli rebel leader against Peshwa in Maratha Empire. In 1798 Valoji Bhangare went into revolt, leading over a thousand men in raids on villages to the east and also below the ghat in the Konkan. Rebellion. The Valoji Bhangare was revolted against Peshwa because of some land rights of Patilkhi. He assembled a revolutionary group of Kolis numbering about one thousand rebels and led a series of raids in Konkan controlled by Peshwa. His brothers Manaji Bhangare and Govindji Bhangare also revolted with him and were key personality in rebellion but both brothers were captured soon. After this Valoji Bhangre was joined by thousands of people of Koli caste and opened a front in Sahyadri area. Peshwa sent Maratha army but unsuccessful. After this Valoji Bhangre went to Deshmukh of Chaure Jagir in Satara, where Valoji was caught by Rajur's Mansabdar and blew him away. Death. The Valoji Bhangare was eventually captured by Mansabdar Hiraji Bamble who was son of Javji Bamble and blown by a cannon.
The Dharala, or Dhurala is a title used by Koli caste of Gujarat, Dadar and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu who were professional soldiers and were experts in sword fighting. during the British Raj in India, the 80% of the total population of of Kolis in Kheda district were Dharala. the Koli Dharalas plundered the British trading ships because they were turbulent and considered as bad tribe. the Koli Dharalas also served in British Indian Army as trackers and village guard and were occasionally used as soldiers in wartime by British government in return of sum. The most of the Koli Dharalas were from Patanvadia, Talapada subcaste of Kolis who were prosperous and respected in society and ruled over petty Princely States during British regime. Dharala Vero. The Dharala Vero was a type of tax collected by Kolis of Gujarat to allowed the other caste people to live in their villages. in 1920, the Mahatma Gandhi tried to reform the Koli Dharalas to get ride of Anti social activities such as gang Robberies and tax collection from other caste people. Origin or meaning. The title of Dharala is taken from the Dhar (Sharpness) of a sword's edge. Dharala means experts of sword fighting. Clans. The most of the Koli Dharalas were belong to the Baria clan of Kolis.
Humbauville is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
The Bachur Khokani was a Koli chieftain and freedom fighter from Gujarat state of India. He led the Indian independence movement in Kheda district of the state. Rebellion. In 1808, Bachur Khokani collected a revolutionary army of Kolis of Kheda district and then attacked and plundered the British controlled territory of Dholka town along with nearby villages. Bachur Khokani was captured by British troops and sent to Dholka jail. On 20 February 1808 , a revolutionary group of Kolis attacked at dholka jail and released the Khokani and other revolutionaries and same night Khokani plundered the town. In an attempt to prevent further raids on Dholka, Kheda's magistrate, R. Holford, coordinated a plan that required local elites within the East India company control to capture the rebels." Holford recognized the limitations of the EIC's power to arrest individuals residing outside its control, but he believed that officials could force the elites who had villages within their legal jurisdiction to cooperate. Holford wrote to an individual named M. F. M. Purmar for this specific purpose. The outcome of the official strategy had some success: in 1810, large numbers of Kolis led by Khokani had been arrested and convicted of crimes against the EIC. Judge H. W. Diggle recommended that the rebels be transported out of the locality to the British colony the Prince of Wales Island (for merly called Penang), or to a distant jail, for a minimum of seven years. It was argued that such an extreme measure would "overawe" and "check the daring and ferocious nature" of Kolis while simultaneously serving as a deterrent for others. However, again after capture of Bachur Khokani, a group of four hundred to five hundred armed Kolis seized the jail at Kheda and released him and the imprisoned Kolis. Most of the rebels dispersed into areas outside of British jurisdiction and were saved just days before being transported to the Prince of Wales Island. In 1824, British government sought the help from Baroda State of Gaekwad Maharajas and captured a large number of rebels and their leader Bachur Khokani. He was tried and hanged.
Igny-Comblizy is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
Isles-sur-Suippe is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
The Balaji Pichad (also known as Balu Pichad) was an Koli Indian independence activist from Maharashtra who challenged the British government in Konkan region and breakdown the government for several years. Balaji Pichad assembled a revolutionary army of Rebels and exploited the government in Konkan. In Pune district, Balaji Pichad attacked British government treasuries because Sahukars were protected by government troops. Balaji Pichad was frustrated by money lenders, Sahukars and rich people because of their exploitation against poor and Nomadic tribes. Death. In 1890, he encountered British troops in Pune town.
The Dhavala Bhangre (also spelled as Bhangare, Bhangariya and Bhangaria) was an freedom activist who led a militant movement against British government, bonded labour and money lenders in Maharashtra during British Raj in India. Dhavala Bhangare was inspired by the rebellions of Honya Kengle and launched the massive resistance to the British Raj. After death of Honya Kengle in 1876, Dhavala Bhangre achieved the position of great rebel leader and breakdown the British government till 1889. Dhavala Bhangre took up arms because the merchants, moneylenders and other rich people of Maharashtra were looting the poor people in connivance with the British. If the poor people were unable to pay back the money, the moneylenders and merchants would snatch their land, which was increasing anarchy in the society, due to which Dhavala Bhangre formed a revolutionary army and challenged the British authorities. Death. In 1889, Dhavala Bhangre was arrested by British troops and sent to Cellular Jail of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and there he was hanged.
Isle-sur-Marne is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
The Bambale Koli, or Bamble Koli is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Bambale Kolis served in Maratha Empire and were received the grants of the Jagirs by Peshwa Madhavrao I in 1769 - 70. Bambale Kolis served at good positions Such as Patil, Mansabdar and Nayak in Maratha Empire.
The Pichad Koli is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Pichad Kolis served in Maratha Empire as Subedar, Mansabdar and Nayak but in 1776 - 77, they revolted against Peshwa government because of their deposition from posts but later Pichad kolis enlisted to their posts. After establishment of British rule in Maharashtra, Pichad Kolis took up arms against British authorities under their Koli chief Balaji Pichad.
Isse is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
The Ghadasi, or Ghadsi is a subcaste of the Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra. They are cultivators by profession and ruled over Umbardi fort. The Ghadasi Kolis lives today on the higher hill-slopes at altitudes of 800-1000 meters in settlements of 25-30 families. They are hunters and farmers and they are Hindu by religion and main deity is Bapujiboa. The Ghadasi Kolis mostly found around the Mula river of Western ghats and they always had been in conflicts with Marathas.
Les Istres-et-Bury is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
Jâlons is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
The Dhan Mer was Koli chieftain of the Dhandhuka and Dhandhalpur in Gujarat, India. He killed the ruler named Ebhal Vala of Vallabhipur and annexed his territory in Dhandhuka kingdom. He was most powerful during his reign and other rulers tried to befriend him. He was son of Koli chief Sonang Mer who cane from Sindh to Gujarat. Dhan Mer had no son, so he donated the Dhandhuka to 400 Brahmin refugees of came from Vallabhipur. History. The Walam or Valam Brahmins of Vala (Vallabhipur) left the Vala and moved to Dhandhuka ad refugees because of the atrocity of Rajput ruler Ebhal Vala of Vallabhipur. After that, Dhan Mer welcomed the Brahmins and Dhan Mer vowed to protect them and killed the Ebhal vala.
The Mer Koli, or Mair Koli is a Clan (Gotra) of the Koli caste in the Indian state of Gujarat and Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. During the reign of Koli chieftain Dhan Mer of Dhandhuka, Mer Kolis were more powerful. Mer Kolis of Dhandhuka defeated the rulers of Vallabhipur to restore the peace to the Brahmins of Vallabhipur.
The Dhor Koli also known as Tokre Koli, or Tokare Koli is a subcaste of the Koli caste found in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka and Rajasthan. They are well known as the Dacoits and plunderers. Dhor Kolis are bamboo cutters by profession. Origin and distribution. The Dhor Kolis also drived their name from the Kannada word "Dodda" which mean big and they also known as Tokre Kolis because they were Bamboo cutter. They are distributed in the Nashik, Thane and Greater Mumbai districts of Maharashtra and also found in Surat and Dang districts of Gujarat. Clans. The Dhor Kolis are divided into several clans. Here a some of their prominent clans;, Classification. The Dhor Kolis are classified as a Schedule Tribe by the Government of Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Rajasthan states of India.
The Maratha Koli is a Koli caste in Maharashtra who fought for Maratha Confederacy during the Maratha ruler Shivaji and for their bravery, Shivaji recognised them as Maratha. according to the District Gazetteer of Thane from 1882, The elite or respectable Koli families were called as Maratha Koli in Maharashtra.
Lachy is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
The Girasia, or Garasia, Girasiya and Garasiya is a title used by the Koli chiefs of petty states or Jagirdars who held the villages as "Giras" granted by rulers. the most of the Chunvalia Kolis held the title of Girasia and they worshipped the Hindu goddess Shakti. The Koli Garasiya were tributary to the ruler of state who gave the Giras.
Janvilliers is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
Janvry is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
Joiselle is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
Jonchery-sur-Suippe is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
The Shial Koli, or Shiyal Koli is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Gujarat. They were noted pirates of Gujarat. Shial Kolis defeated and captured the Shial island from Portuguese India and make it their stronghold along with Chanch but later they were defeated by Nawab of Janjira and Jafrabad. during the World War I, they were enlisted as soldiers in British Indian Army by British Indian government. Origin. The Shial Kolis got their name from the Shial island situated at south coast of Kathiawar.
Jonchery-sur-Vesle is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
The Pagi, or Pugee and Paghi is a title used by Koli caste of Gujarat who were guard of village and served as detective for any ruler or chiefs. The Chunvalia Kolis adopted the profession of Pagi in Gujarat. a number of Talapada Kolis also served as Pagi and held the title as hereditary to family. the title of Pagi also considered as inferior to Kotwal title of Kolis because some of Pagis worked as watchman so they was degraded in position. Clans. The Talapada Kolis who served as Pagi adopted the Solanki clan in Radhvanaj of Gujarat.
Jonquery is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
Kotwal is a respectable title of Kolis in Gujarat. Among members of the Koli caste, Kotwal is a title, derived from the occupation of fort-keepers or protectors of forts and village leader. Even when a Koli man retired as a kotwal, he and his descendants would use "Kotwal" as a surname as it signified prestige. Kolis were Kotwal from the times of Mughal rule in Gujarat and were hereditary Kotwal of the royal palaces of Rajkot, Morvi and Bhavnagar Princely states. Kolis of Maharashtra also served as Kotwal in Ahmadnagar Sultanate and controlled the forts.
Jouy-lès-Reims is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
Jussecourt-Minecourt is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
Juvigny is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
Lagery is a commune. It is in Grand Est in the Marne department in northeast France.
The Patel is a Surname of the Koli caste of Gujarat in India which have most importance in the Politics of Gujarat and Koli Patels of Saurashtra was most benefited under the rule of Indian National Congress party. Koli Patels are recognised as a Other Backward Class caste by Government of Gujarat. Koli Patels are Agriculturist by profession and own the high landholding in villages. Koli Patels also call himself as Mandhata Patel and Mandhata Koli Patel and those who have migrated to East Africa are Businessman and civil servants. Clans. Some of the well known Clans of Koli Patels are here.
The Pattikar Koli, or Patekar Koli, Pattekar Koli and Patikar Koli is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra and neighbouring Territories. In 1761, The Pattikar Kolis with the help of Bhangare and Khade Kolis captured the fort of Trimbak from Nizam of Hyderabad state and gave it to Peshwa (Prime minister) of Maratha Empire. They were led by Kheroji Pattikar who was serving in Maratha Empire and was rewarded with grants of villages and a large sum of money.
The Khasia Koli, or Khasiya Koli is a clan of the Koli caste found in the Indian state of Gujarat. The Mahuva was the stronghold or controlled by Khasia Kolis but they were defeated by the Thakur Wakhatsinhji of Bhavnagar State and their controlled Territories of Mahuva, Kundla, Rajula, Gadhada and Botad. Khasiya Kolis were pirates in Gujarat ocean and lived by piracy. Origin. The Khasia Kolis of Gujarat got their name from Khas village in Ranpur region of Ahmedabad district. The Khasia Kolis around Mahuva in Gohilwad district, had marital relations with Gohils.
”’Jethabhai Ranabhai Jora”’ (also spelled ”’Jethalal Jora”’) is an Indian politician, Social worker and Vice president of Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee, former president of Junagadh Congress, former member of Gujarat Legislative Assembly for Junagadh Assembly constituency and Talala Assembly constituency as a member of Indian National Congress.
The Chimnaji Jadhav, or Chimaji Jadhav was a Koli freedom activist in Maratha Empire. He raised against the British Indian Empire to re-establish the Peshwa on Maratha Empire's throne along with his supporters Nana Darbare and Raghoji Bhangare. Because of the deposition of Peshwa, He continued his rebellion in 1839 to 1846. Rebellion. After the deposition of Peshwa, Jadhav prepared a revolutionary group of Kolis and attacked and plundered the a large number of villages in Western ghats of British controlled territory. He captured the Malkari treasure of Ghode town and offices of British officials and.