Pichad Kolis
The Pichad is a clan of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra.[1] 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 posts but 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]
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- ↑ 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.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Hardiman, David (2007). Histories for the Subordinated. New Delhi, India: Seagull Books. p. 104. ISBN 978-1-905422-38-8.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ 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.
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