Kokata

Kokate Koli
कोकाटे कोळी
Kokate Koli; कोकाटे कोळी
Clan (Gotra) of Koli caste
Ethnicity	Koli people
Location	Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu; Maharashtra; Telangana; Goa;
Varna	Warrior
Parent tribe	Mahadev Kolis
Demonym	Koli
Branches	Kokate Koli; Kokata Koli;
Language	Koli language; Marathi; Hindi; English;
Religion	Hinduism
Surnames	Deshmukh; Patil; Nayak; Sardar;

The Kokate Koli, or Kokata Koli^[1] is a clan (Gotra) of Koli caste found in the Indian state of Maharashtra.^[2] in 1776, Kokata Kolis revolted against Peshwa government in Maratha Empire.^[3]

History

The Kokote Kolis served in Maratha Empire as Subedar and Faujdar. The Koli subedar burnt down the rebellion of Gavlis against Peshwa.

^ Gāre, Govinda (1976). Tribals in an Urban Setting: A Study of Socio-economic Impact of Poona City on the Mahadeo Kolis. New Delhi, India: Shubhada Saraswat Publications. p. 26.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link)
^ Ghurye, Govind Sadashiv (1957). The Mahadev Kolis. New Delhi, India, Asia: Popular Book Depot. pp. 98: Clans of Mahadev Kolis: Lahure, Kokate, Bhoir, Konkane, Korade, Lote, Pote.{{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)