The Pichad Koli is a clan (Gotra) of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1]
| Pichad Koli पिचड कोळी | |
|---|---|
| Clan (Gotra) of Koli caste | |
| Ethnicity | Koli people |
| Location | |
| Varna | Warrior |
| Parent tribe | Mahadev Kolis |
| Demonym | Kolis |
| Language | |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Surnames | |
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 subedari posts but after rebellion later Pichad kolis enlisted to their posts.[2]
After establishment of British rule in Maharashtra, Pichad Kolis took up arms against British authorities under their Koli chief Balaji Pichad.[3]
Notable
edit- Madhukar Pichad, former six time Member of Legislative assembly from Akole Assembly constituency and four time Cabinet Minister in Government of Maharashtra and former state president of Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra[4]
- Vaibhav Pichad, former Mla from Akole Assembly constituency and son of Madhukar Pichad
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ghurye, Govind Sadashiv (1957). The Mahadev Kolis. New Delhi, India: Popular Book Depot. pp. 12: their forts in Prant Surgana, District Nasik, which was till then in the possession of Kolis. Koli Javji Bambale and bringing him under submission and service to the Peshwa along with his Koli - mates Khade, Bhangare and Pichad of Rajur.
- ^ Hardiman, David (2007). Histories for the Subordinated. New Delhi, India: Seagull Books. p. 104. ISBN 978-1-905422-38-8.
- ^ Rao, Neena Ambre (2008). Forest Ecology in India: Colonial Maharashtra, 1850-1950. New Delhi, India: Foundation Books. p. 166. ISBN 978-81-7596-549-2.
- ^ टीम, एबीपी माझा वेब (2017-01-03). "मधुकर पिचड हे आदिवासीच : सर्वोच्च न्यायालय". marathi.abplive.com (in Marathi). Retrieved 2024-06-15.