Kirave Kolis
The Kirave, or Kirve is a clan (Gotra) of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra and neighbouring areas.[1] in 1829, The Kolis of Kirwe clan revolted against British rule in Deccan.[2]
| Kirave Koli किर्वे कोळी | |
|---|---|
| Clan of the Koli caste | |
| Ethnicity | Koli people |
| Location | |
| Varna | Warrior |
| Parent tribe | Mahadev Koli |
| Demonym | Koli |
| Language | |
| Religion | Hindu |
| Surnames | |
Notable
[change | change source]- Rama Kirve,[3] freedom activist from Maharashtra
References
[change | change source]- ↑ Ghurye, Govind Sadashiv (1957). The Mahadev Kolis. New Delhi, India, Asia: Popular Book Depot. pp. 97 - 99 - 103: clans of Mahadev Kolis: Bande, Kirave, Ghode, Popere, Shelke, Bambale.
- ↑ Hassan, Syed Siraj ul (1989). The Castes and Tribes of H.E.H. the Nizam's Dominions. New Delhi, India: Asian Educational Services. p. 333. ISBN 978-81-206-0488-9.
- ↑ Hardiman, David (2007). Histories for the Subordinated. New Delhi, India: Seagull Books. pp. 107: The rising ended after a Koli named Rama Kirve was captured and executed in 1830.32 In this Koli revolt of 1829–30 we see the beginning of a shift to a new form of band. ISBN 978-1-905422-38-8.