Makwana (clan)
The Makwana, or Makawana is a clan (Gotra) of the Koli caste found in the Indian state of Gujarat.[1] The Makwana clan is mostly found among Talpada Kolis,[2] Chunvalia Koli[3] and Ghedia Kolis.[4]
| Makwana Koli મકવાણા કોલી | |
|---|---|
| Gotra of Koli caste | |
 Koli population in Gujarat in 1931 including Makwana Kolis | |
| Ethnicity | Koli people |
| Location | Gujarat |
| Varna | Warrior |
| Parent tribe | Talpada Koli |
| Demonym | Koli |
| Branches | Jhala |
| Language | |
| Religion | |
| Surnames | |
In 1931 census of Baroda State, there were 20,700 Kolis of Makwana clan in the Baroda state's territory.[5]
Makwana Kolis mostly belong to the Hindu faith but a minor number of them converted to Islam during the reign of the invading Mughal power in Gujarat.[6]
Estates
Here are list of Princely States ruled by Makwana Kolis,
Notable
References
- Roy, Dr. Shibani (1983). Koli Culture: A Profile of the Culture of Talpad Vistar. New Delhi: Cosmo Publications. p. 31.
The Talpada Kolis are divided into two groups, the traditional Kolis or 'sacche Koli' who claim to be Kshatriya or any other neighbouring group. Amongst them only two clans are recognised: The Mar and Makwana
- Perez, Rosa Maria (2004). Kings and Untouchables: A Study of the Caste System in Western India. New Delhi: Orient Blackswan. p. 71. ISBN 978-81-8028-014-6.
Three Koli Patel subcastes live in the village are Chauhan, Makwana and Rathod
- Singh, K. S. (1996). Communities, Segments, Synonyms, Surnames and Titles. New Delhi: Anthropological Survey of India. p. 1457. ISBN 978-0-19-563357-3.
- Singh 1996, p. 1458.
- Lobo, Lancy (1995). The Thakors of North Gujarat: A Caste in the Village and the Region. New Delhi: Hindustan Publishing Corporation. p. 188. ISBN 978-81-7075-035-2.
- Gode, Parshuram Krishna (1969). Studies in Indian Cultural History. New Delhi: Vishveshvaranand Vedic Research Institute. p. 51.
- Chakrabarti, Jadab Chandra (1895). The Native States of India. Calcutta: Elm Press. p. 128.
- Gode 1969, p. 51.
- Department, India Foreign and Political (1892). A Collection of Treaties, Engagements, and Sanads Relating to India and Neighbouring Countries. New Delhi: Office of the Superintendent of Government Printing, India. p. 334.
- The Hind Rajasthan, Or, The Annals of the Native States of India. New Delhi, India, Asia: Usha Publications. 1985. pp. 122–123.
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