Shial Kolis

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.

 References 

 Other websites 
 Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Volume 9

Category:Koli clans