The Makwana Koli[1] (also spelled as Makawana Koli, Makvana Koli,[2] Makavana Koli, Mukwana Koli and Mukawana Koli) (Hindi: मकवाना कोली) is a clan (Gotra) of the Koli caste mostly found in the Indian state of Gujarat and Union territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu.[3] In 1931 census of Baroda State, there were 20,700 Kolis of Makwana clan in the Baroda state's territory.[4] Makwana Kolis mostly belong to the Hindu faith but there are members of the community who converted to Islam during the reign of the invading Mughal power in Gujarat.[5]
Makwana Koli મકવાણા કોલી | |
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Clan (Gotra) of Koli caste | |
Ethnicity | Koli people |
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Varna | Warrior |
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Demonym | Koli |
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Makwana Kolis are landholders and agriculturist by profession.[6]
Main article: List of Koli states and clans |
Here are list of Princely States ruled by Makwana Kolis,