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Kirave Kolis

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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
EthnicityKoli people
Location
VarnaWarrior
Parent tribeMahadev Koli
DemonymKoli
Language
ReligionHindu
Surnames

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  3. 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.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)